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ArticleWorld journal of nephrology2024

Quality of life and psychological distress in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis and transplantation.

Emad A Shdaifat, Firas T Abu-Sneineh, Abdallah M Ibrahim

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Emad A ShdaifatCommunity Nursing Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 1982, Saudi Arabia. ealshdaifat@iau.edu.sa.
Firas T Abu-SneinehDepartment of Fundamental Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 1982, Saudi Arabia.
Abdallah M IbrahimDepartment of Fundamental Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 1982, Saudi Arabia.

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backgroundAmong diverse profound impacts on patients' quality of life (QoL), end-stage renal disease (ESRD) frequently results in increased levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Renal replacement therapies such as hemodialysis (HD) and transplantation (TX) are intended to enhance QoL, although their ability to alleviate psychological distress remains uncertain. This research posits the existence of a significant correlation between negative emotional states and QoL among ESRD patients, with varying effects observed in HD and TX patients.

aimTo examine the relationship between QoL and negative emotional states (depression, anxiety, and stress) and predicted QoL in various end-stage renal replacement therapy patients with ESRD.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included HD or TX patients in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. The 36-item Short Form Survey and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) was used for data collection, and correlation and regression analyses were performed.

resultsThe HD and TX transplantation groups showed statistically significant inverse relationships between QoL and DASS scores. HD patients with high anxiety levels and less education scored low on the physical component summary (PCS). In addition, the results of the mental component summary (MCS) were associated with reduced depression. Compared with older transplant patients, TX patients' PCS scores were lower, and depression, stress, and negative working conditions were highly correlated with MCS scores.

conclusionThe findings of this study revealed notable connections between well-being and mental turmoil experienced by individuals undergoing HD and TX. The PCS of HD patients is affected by heightened levels of anxiety and lower educational attainment, while the MCS of transplant patients is influenced by advancing age and elevated stress levels. These insights will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of patient support.

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AnxietyDepressionEnd-stage renal diseaseHemodialysisPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPsychological distressQuality of lifeRenal replacement therapy outcomesSaudi ArabiaStress

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