Assessment of psychological distress in end stage renal disease: is it spirituality related?

Authors

  • Evangelos C. Fradelos
  • Victoria Alikari
  • Konstantinos Tsaras
  • Ioanna V. Papathanasiou
  • Foteini Tzavella
  • Dimitrios Papagiannis
  • Sofia Zyga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/mpr-1623

Keywords:

hemodialysis, psychological distress, psychiatric symptoms, spirituality

Abstract

Abstract

Introduction. Patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) are faced with bearing this burden and report poor mental health. Spirituality can be a key factor in managing these problems among HD patients.

Aim. This cross-sectional study aimed at exploring possible factors that are associated with psychological distress among HD patients and testing its relation to spirituality.

Methods. HD patients were recruited from six dialysis units in Greece. Psychological distress was assessed using the scale Symptom Check List 90-R and spirituality using the Facit Sp-12 questionnaire. In addition, a special design questionnaire regarding demographic, social, and clinical characteristic was administrated.

Results. According to the results, factors such age, gender, marital status and area of residence are associated with psychological distress, while dimensions of spirituality such Meaning in Life and Peace can have a positive influence on psychological distress.

Conclusion. This study highlights the vital role of spirituality, which can act as a mechanism for managing stressful situations. In particular, this study highlights the positive effect of the meaning and purpose of life, as well as the role of peace and harmony.

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Published

2021-01-22

How to Cite

1.
Fradelos EC, Alikari V, Tsaras K, Papathanasiou IV, Tzavella F, Papagiannis D, Zyga S. Assessment of psychological distress in end stage renal disease: is it spirituality related?. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2021 Jan. 22 [cited 2025 Oct. 23];94(1):79-87. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/1623

Issue

Vol. 94 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Original Research

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