The purpose of this sociopoetic research was to describe subjectivity of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The methodology was guided by ludic and creative techniques. Data consisted of observations of corporal expression of the patients from 2005 through 2008 during nursing care, resulting in patients participating as evaluators of their own experiences. The method is a strategy to enhance dialogue between nurses and patients and improve nursing care.
Research; Renal dialysis; Nursing