Group work with patients on peritoneal dialysis.
The patient in end-stage renal failure, whose life depends on an artificial kidney machine, must make major emotional and physical adjustments. The author describes how in-hospital group treatment can help these patients cope with their new life situation.
D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric; D013315:Stress, Psychological