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Depression in maintenance hemodialysis patients: What do we need to know?
Yulu Li1, Bin Zhu2, Jianqin Shen3
1Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China.
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Depression is common in maintenance hemodialysis patients, impacting their quality of life and treatment adherence. This review covers the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and management of depression in these individuals.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue with high prevalence.
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD) affects millions, with hemodialysis as a primary treatment.
- Hemodialysis prolongs survival but often leads to psychological challenges, notably depression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of depression in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.
- To highlight the significant impact of depression on MHD patients' quality of life and prognosis.
- To consolidate current knowledge on this prevalent comorbidity.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on depression in maintenance hemodialysis patients.
- Synthesis of data on prevalence, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic interventions.
- Analysis of the impact of depression on various patient dimensions including diet, sleep, and treatment adherence.
Main Results:
- Depression is the most common mental disorder in MHD patients.
- Depression negatively affects quality of life and prognosis in MHD patients.
- Symptoms range from mood changes to psychotic features.
Conclusions:
- Depression poses a significant challenge for maintenance hemodialysis patients.
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of depression in MHD is crucial for effective management.
- Further research and integrated care approaches are needed to improve patient outcomes.
Abstract:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now recognized as a major public health problem in the world. The global prevalence of CKD is estimated at 13.4% (11.7-15.1%), with an estimated 490.2 to 7.083 million patients with End stage renal disease requiring renal replacement therapy. Hemodialysis is the main treatment for End stage renal disease patients because of its high safety and efficiency. The survival time of these patients was significantly prolonged, but many psychological problems followed. Depression is a type of mood disorder caused by a variety of causes, often manifested as disproportionate depression and loss of interest, sometimes accompanied by anxiety, agitation, even hallucinations, delusions and other psychotic symptoms. Depression has become the most common mental disorder in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients according to the meta-analysis. In recent years, depression has seriously affected the quality of life and prognosis of MHD patients from dietary, sleep, treatment adherence, energy and other dimensions. This article reviews the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of depression in MHD patients.
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