Factors Affecting the Psychosocial Adjustment of Patients with Peritoneal Dialysis
Seung-Ju Kang1, Hwa-song Kuk2
1Seung-Ju Kang, Department of Nursing Chunnam Techno University, Republic of Korea.
2Hwa-song Kuk, Department of Nursing Chosun University, Republic of Korea.
Manuscript received on 01 January 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 06 January 2019 | Manuscript Published on 07 April 2019 | PP: 187-192 | Volume-8 Issue- 3C January 2019 | Retrieval Number: C10470183C19/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between psychosocial adjustment, knowledge, and self – efficacy in patients with peritoneal dialysis. Methods/Statistical analysis: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. J also visited the artificial kidney room with the cooperation of one senior general hospital in S city, and 93 participants were selected. Structured questionnaires were used as learning tools, including general characteristics, socio-psychological adaptation, knowledge, self-efficacy. Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression were used for analysis. Findings: The correlation of this study showed that the lower the depression, the higher the self-efficacy, the higher the socio-psychological adaptability, and not the knowledge. These factors influence depression, self-efficacy, and knowledge in social psychological adjustment. Improvements/Applications: Considering these results, we need to develop programs that improve psychosocial control of patients with peritoneal dialysis and recommend patients to control depression and self-efficacy in patients with peritoneal dialysis. Because depression is the biggest factor influencing social and psychological control, you should consult about depression.
Keywords: Peritoneal Dialysis, Social Psychological Adjustment, Depression, self-Efficacy, Knowledge.
Scope of the Article: Knowledge Visualization