The effect of depression and anxiety on the performance status of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis
Joint Authors
Rajan, Emilda Juidth Ezhil
Subramanian, Somasundaram
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 27, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2016), pp.331-334, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2016-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
- Psychology
- Emotions
- Patients
- Fear
- Psychological stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Psychological aspects
- Psychological health
- Hemodialysis
- Kuwait
- Kidney failure
Abstract EN
Individuals who are diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergo major changes in lifestyle.
The present cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the relationship between patients who undergo hemodialysis (HD) and their performance status, and how it is influenced by the presence of the level of depression and anxiety.
A total of 50 patients were recruited from HD centers in and around Chennai.
The patients were screened using the General Health Questionnaire to screen for co-morbid psychiatric conditions.
The patients were assessed for depression and anxiety, and their performance status was assessed using Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, and Karnofsky Performance Status.
The study findings indicate that there is a positive correlation between anxiety and depression in ESRD patients.
The findings also indicated that depression and anxiety are positively correlated with the performance status of ESRD patients.
The duration on, as well as the frequency of dialysis, also correlated with the performance status of ESRD patients.
It can be concluded that anxiety and depression are prevalent among ESRD patients and that they interfere with the performance status; additionally, duration on dialysis also interferes with performance status.
Addressing depression and anxiety can help in enhancing the patient’s performance status.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rajan, Emilda Juidth Ezhil& Subramanian, Somasundaram. 2016. The effect of depression and anxiety on the performance status of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 27, no. 2, pp.331-334.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-678024
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rajan, Emilda Juidth Ezhil& Subramanian, Somasundaram. The effect of depression and anxiety on the performance status of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 27, no. 2 (Mar. / Apr. 2016), pp.331-334.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-678024
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rajan, Emilda Juidth Ezhil& Subramanian, Somasundaram. The effect of depression and anxiety on the performance status of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2016. Vol. 27, no. 2, pp.331-334.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-678024
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 334
Record ID
BIM-678024