title: Rehabilitation status of chronic renal disease patients undergoing dialysis: variations by age category.
abstract: Medical, vocational and psychological indicators of rehabilitation status were examined for 137 patients undergoing chronic dialysis therapy. Patients were evaluated by means of a semi-structured interview, self-ratings of satisfaction and depression and assessments of physical strength and cognitive-motor skills. Patients aged 25 to 34 years old were found to have the best overall adjustment to chronic dialysis therapy. The data indicate a need for improved vocational counseling for patients under age 25 and for increased concern with sources of depression among patients 55 and older.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D006435:Renal Dialysis