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Enfermería Nefrológica
On-line version ISSN 2255-3517Print version ISSN 2254-2884
Abstract
SALAS MUNOZ, Rosa María and FERNANDEZ JIMENEZ, Antonio José. Assessment of needs of psychological care in hemodialysis patients using indicators of anxiety and depression. Enferm Nefrol [online]. 2019, vol.22, n.2, pp.177-184. ISSN 2255-3517. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s2254-28842019000200009.
Objective:
To assess the psychological care needs of the hemodialysis population based on objective indicators of anxiety and depression.
Material and Method:
A cross-sectional descriptive study between October 2016 and March 2018 was carried out, with a sample of 103 patients who were interviewed and applied the Beck depression inventory and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Gender, age and time on dialysis were recorded.
Results:
8.7% of the sample showed levels of major depression, compared with 60.2% with minimal depression. 23.3% obtained mild levels of depression and 7.8% moderate depression. 25.24% of the sample had high anxiety, 37.86% moderate anxiety and 36.89% low anxiety.
According to questionnaires, 92 of the 103 participants described the existence of a traumatic event in their lives, along with passive/avoidant coping strategies.
Conclusions:
Based on the results observed in which the presence of anxiety and depression is evident in patients on hemodialysis, it is required to have an adequate psychological treatment.
Keywords : hemodialysis; anxiety; depression; alexithymia; psychology; emotional disorders.