title: Psychiatric work with the medical staff of dialysis units.
abstract: The issue of psychiatric work with the medical staff has been reviewed from two points of view: a) There is some evidence that the medical staff is in psychological distress. Psychological help for the staff per se, however, is not recommended. b) There is quite a lot of evidence that staff attitudes/reactions influence the condition and adjustment of patients. It is very highly recommended to establish group work aimed at changing some staff attitudes, and by that improve patients' adjustment.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011570:Psychiatry; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy