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The importance of psychological support for end-stage renal disease dialyzed patients

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

M. Regaya ,
B. Amamou ,
C. Boukhris  and
L. Gaha
M. Regaya*
Affiliation:
Department Of Psychiatry, University of Monastir, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, LR05ES10, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
B. Amamou
Affiliation:
Department Of Psychiatry, University of Monastir, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, LR05ES10, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
C. Boukhris
Affiliation:
Department Of Psychiatry, University of Monastir, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, LR05ES10, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
L. Gaha
Affiliation:
Department Of Psychiatry, University of Monastir, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, LR05ES10, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients have difficult and challenging lifestyle due to the burden of the disease that, leads to numerous psychological issues. Regardless, healthcare providers usually focus on the somatic side and don’t take care of the psychological dimension.

Objectives

Determine the effect of psychological support on the wellbeing of patients with ESRD.

Methods

A survey sheet including sociodemographic and clinical data were distributed to two different groups. Psychological counseling was given to one of the groups, and wasn’t given to the other one.

Results

Patients not receiving psychological support had higher levels of anxious and depressive symptoms and suicidal ideations compared to the group receiving psychological support that had lower levels of anxious, depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.

Conclusions

ESRD patients are at risk of developing all sorts of psychological issues. Which underlines the importance of the psychological support associated to the appropriate somatic care.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

Keywords

PsychologycounselingHealthcareend-stage renal disease
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European Psychiatry , Volume 64 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2021 , pp. S726
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