title: Social skills training and cognitive restructuring for adolescents on hemodialysis.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to test a social skills and cognitive restructuring intervention designed for adolescents undergoing hemodialysis. A single-case experimental design with multiple baselines across subjects was used. Cognitive restructuring and assertive skills training were incorporated into eight weekly instructional modules. A convenience sample of 6 adolescents entered the program; 3 subjects completed the program. Data were analyzed using visual analysis. Although no striking changes could be seen between pre- and post-intervention phases for self-efficacy and self-report of assertive behaviors, there was a trend toward growth in overall social skills for 2 subjects. Another subject made some obvious increases in all areas of self-efficacy in comparison to other subjects. This study points out the merit of identifying depression as a factor in cognitive impairment and the exercise of personal efficacy.
authors: P C
authors: PC
authors: Beecroft
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001242:Assertiveness; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012919:Social Behavior