This study was conducted to systematically examine the subjective experiences and perspectives of dialysis patients regarding their treatment modalities.

In this study, Q methodology was used to systematically examine dialysis patients' subjective experiences and perspectives regarding treatment modalities. Q methodology is a research method that combines qualitative and quantitative paradigms, requiring participants to rank statements expressing their thoughts on a specific topic according to their own perspectives.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between 18-65 years of age,
• Being able to read and write,
• Not having vision or hearing problems,
• Voluntary participation in our study,
• Being conscious,
• Being a patient with end-stage renal failure,
• Not having communication problems

Exclusion Criteria:

• Wishing to withdraw from the research.

The hospital where the study will be conducted has a total of 13 adult peritoneal dialysis patients and 70 adult hemodialysis patients who regularly receive dialysis treatment and attend follow-up appointments. The aim is to study the entire peritoneal dialysis patient population. For hemodialysis patients, a similar number of patients (n=13) to the peritoneal dialysis patients will be selected using a simple randomization method, and these patients will be included in the study.