2013
DOI: 10.5301/ijao.5000188
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Psychological Characteristics of Patients Treated by Chronic Maintenance Hemodialysis

Abstract: Studies related to psychological aspects of dialysis patients show that depression and anxiety are the most common characteristics. The aim of our study was to analyze the personality profile in patients on chronic maintenance dialysis and to evaluate more specifically the level of depression. The total number of patients was 68 (30 females and 38 males), with mean age 62.3 and 56.5 for females and males respectively. Mean duration of dialysis was 6.73 years for females and 6.68 years for men (the period varie… Show more

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“…2933 Some studies describe a direct association between age and depression, 31,34 whereas, similar to the present report, other studies did not show such a relationship. 33 A negative association between age and depression has also been reported.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
“…2933 Some studies describe a direct association between age and depression, 31,34 whereas, similar to the present report, other studies did not show such a relationship. 33 A negative association between age and depression has also been reported.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
“…20 In a group of HD patients, PopJordanova et al found a significant negative correlation between depression and duration of dialysis. 21 On the other hand, Bossola et al reported that, symptoms of depression worsened in a meaningful proportion of HD patients over time, whereas, anxiety score decreased or remained stable. 22 Finally, Cukor et al found no relation of length of time on dialysis with depression or anxiety in HD patients.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nesse sentido, todas as complicações físicas geradas pela própria doença e pelo tratamento hemodialítico, como o desgaste após as sessões, as restrições alimentares e hídricas, as mudanças da própria imagem corporal promovida pela presença das fístulas, as limitações de atividades físicas, a ociosidade e o sedentarismo impostos podem levar as pacientes a arquitetar sentimentos de inutilidade, baixa autoestima, desvalorização da própria vida e depressão. Vários estudos ratificaram a relação entre hemodiálise e sintomas depressivos, tais como medo, tristeza, choro fácil e desânimo, tudo contribuindo para a diminuição expressiva da qualidade de vida 18,[20][21][22] . Ressalta-se por meio dos resultados da presente pesquisa que muitas foram as mudanças que afetavam o cotidiano e a vida das mulheres em idade fértil em hemodiálise.…”
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