SynthesisInternational urology and nephrology2023
The effect of psychosocial interventions on depression, anxiety, and quality of life in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and a meta-analysis.
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- Do psycho-behavioural interventions improve mental and physical health in chronic kidney disease? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials.Journal of nephrology · 2025Pooled it
- Psychological Intervention for Depression and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients: A Meta-Analysis.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Pooled it
- Global prevalence of depression in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of nephrology · 2024Pooled it
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- Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients Undergoing VR Therapy-Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Depression, Anxiety, Stress Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: Cross-Sectional Findings from a Romanian Cohort.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Resting heart rate as an independent predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis: a prospective cohort study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Adapting Beyond the Machine: A Roy Adaptation Model-Guided KTH Nursing Pathway and Real-World Outcomes in Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Haemodialysis distress thermometer scale: Turkish validity and reliability study.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Impact of symptom burden clusters on self-efficacy and quality of life in hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Towards better illness perception in advanced chronic kidney disease: clinical, psychological and cognitive factors to address.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Psychological Effects of Hemodialysis on Patients with Renal Failure: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Impact of a psychoeducational nursing program on self-efficacy and psychological adjustment in hemodialysis patients.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeHemodialysis has become a standard therapy for adults with end-stage renal diseases. Adults undergoing hemodialysis have to cope with unique psychological issues that make their care journey particularly fatiguing. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to summarize and evaluate the effects of psychosocial interventions on the reduction of anxiety and depression in adults with HDs.
methodsWe included randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies that measure change in depression, anxiety, and quality of life.
resultsWe identify three categories of psychosocial interventions delivered to adults undergoing hemodialysis. Based on our analysis, there was a medium effect of psychosocial intervention on depression (SMD - 0.85, 95%CI - 1.17; - 0.52, I
conclusionsPsychosocial interventions, such as psychological support or relaxation-based therapy, seems all to reduce depression and anxiety in adults undergoing HD. Preliminary evidence suggests that there may be a benefit of psychosocial interventions on the quality of life for adults undergoing HD.
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