Objective To describe the self-perceived burden (SPB) in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients and analyze its influencing factors; Methods Fifteen continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients the center hospital of Shaoyang City were interviewed and analyzed by the Colaizzi qualitative phenomenological analy- sis. Results By reading, analysis, reflection', separation and refining, five themes were identified, including heavy economic burden; emotional impact;caregiver' s mental and physical exhaustion; personal role imba...