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The hemodialysis unit

A K De-Nour

    Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Patients, families, and staff in chronic hemodialysis centers experience similar psychological distress, including depression and aggression. They commonly use defense mechanisms like denial to cope with the challenges of long-term kidney dialysis treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Nephrology
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Chronic hemodialysis presents significant psychological challenges.
    • Patients, families, and medical staff are all affected by the demands of long-term treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the psychological reactions of patients, families, and staff involved in chronic hemodialysis.
    • To identify commonalities in psychological responses and coping mechanisms across these groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative description of psychological reactions.
    • Identification of common defense mechanisms and emotional responses.
    • Exploration of aggression and psychotherapeutic interventions.

    Main Results:

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    • High frequency of depressive reactions observed in patients, families, and staff.
    • Similar use of defense mechanisms, notably denial, displacement, and reaction formation.
    • Increased aggression noted in all groups, despite differing sources.

    Conclusions:

    • Shared psychological experiences and coping strategies exist among patients, families, and staff in chronic hemodialysis.
    • Understanding these commonalities is crucial for effective psychotherapeutic interventions.
    • Addressing aggression and depression requires tailored approaches for each group.