physiological and psychosocial stressors among hemodialysis patients in educational hospitals of northern iran

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Background and Aims: The hemodialysis (HD) patients are experiencing high biopsychosocial stress on all levels. Therefore, this study was designed to survey on physiologic and psychosocial stressors among HD patients in two educational hospitals of Northern Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 80 HD patients who were referred to Khomeini and Fatemeh Zahra hospitals in Mazandaran (Northern Iran) during the year 2011. Data were collected using a demographic information record sheet and Baldree Hemodialysis Stress Scale. Finding: The following physiologic stressors were noted: Fatigue (51.25%), limited time and places for enjoyment (46.25%), and physical activation limitation (32.5%). Similarly the following psychosocial stressors were observed: Fistula (58.75%), limitation of drinking water (47.5%), low quality of life (47.5%), travelling difficulties to the dialysis center (45%), treatment cost (41.5%), and low life expectancy. The stress level was high in women who were married, younger, less dialysis vintage, and belonged to a low education level. Conclusion: This study reports that HD patients have with significant physical and psychosocial problems and they need education, family, and social supports.
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Authors ;Mohammad Ali Heidari Gorji;Ali Mahdavi;Yadollah Janati;Ehteramossadat Illayi;Jamshid Yazdani;Javad Setareh;Seyed Azam Hoseiny Panjaki;Ali Morad Heidari Gorji
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Year 2013
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10.4103/0973-1075.121533
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http://www.jpalliativecare.com/article.asp?issn=0973-1075;year=2013;volume=19;issue=3;spage=166;epage=169;aulast=Gorji
Keywords
Cancer Chronic renal failure radiotherapy depression india induction chemotherapy emergency department cardiovascular disease treatment pain data collection cervical cancer pain perception socio-demographic factors psychiatric morbidity functional status

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