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Peer Review Status: Refereed
Title: A qualitative systematic review of mental health among haemodialysis patients
Author(s): Janiszewska, Iga
Whittaker, Anne
Contact Email: anne.whittaker@stir.ac.uk
Keywords: haemodialysis
mental health
wellbeing
holistic care
Issue Date: Sep-2023
Date Deposited: 7-Nov-2024
Citation: Janiszewska I & Whittaker A (2023) A qualitative systematic review of mental health among haemodialysis patients. <i>Journal of Kidney Care</i>, 8 (5), pp. 217-226. https://doi.org/10.12968/jokc.2023.8.5.217
Abstract: Abstract Background A high proportion of HD patients suffer from mental health problems, which have been linked to reduced quality of life and treatment adherence, and increased morbidity and mortality. Aims To review the existing literature and synthesise the findings to better understand the adult patients’ perspective on how outpatient HD affects their mental health. Methods A qualitative systematic review. Databases searched: CINAHL, PsycINFO and MEDLINE. Thematic synthesis was used. Findings Fifteen studies were included. The following key themes were identified: changed identities (coming to terms with HD, physical changes, role dysfunction), dependency on HD (treatment regime, restrictions), unanticipated futures (uncertainty, hopelessness, hope) and coping strategies (professional help, self-help). Conclusion Accounts of patients on HD suggest a ‘biographical disruption’ of all aspects of their lives: physical, social and psychological, which impact their mental health. Mental health support for patients on HD is an unmet need.
DOI Link: 10.12968/jokc.2023.8.5.217
Rights: This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Journal of Kidney Care, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/jokc.2023.8.5.217
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