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  • Nephrology and Public Health
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Hemodialysis patients often experience challenges including functional limitations, poor adherence, and depression, negatively impacting health outcomes.
  • Understanding the interplay of depression, adherence, and functionality is crucial for improving patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess depression levels, adherence, and functional capacity in hemodialysis patients.
  • To investigate the associations between depression, adherence, and functionality in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 100 hemodialysis patients in Athens.
  • Utilized Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale, Barthel Index, and Greek Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire-Hemodialysis.
  • Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected and analyzed using SPSS (significance level p<0.05).

Main Results:

  • Patients showed moderate to low depression (50% scored <38), high adherence (77% scored 7/8), and mild functional dependence (77%).
  • A significant negative association was found between depression and functionality (r=-0.342, p=0.001).
  • Higher depression scores were observed in women and individuals over 70; lower functionality was linked to older age and higher depression.

Conclusions:

  • Hemodialysis patients generally exhibit good adherence and functionality with manageable depression levels.
  • Functionality is inversely related to depression severity.
  • Age and gender are significant predictors influencing depression and functional status in hemodialysis patients.