title: Stress, coping and quality of life among chronic haemodialysis patients.
abstract: This study identifies the most significant stressors perceived by individuals undergoing haemodialysis due to chronic renal failure, the coping methods used most often by patients, and their quality of life. 75 patients aged 18-65 years old, and on regular haemodialysis for at least for one year were studied. Results showed that patients perceived high levels of stress, and that psychosocial stressors are as problematic as the physiological ones. Patients used problem-oriented coping methods more often than affective-oriented methods. Although their quality of life was satisfactory, patients were dissatisfied about their physical well being.
authors.affiliation: Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Artur Ravara, Lisbon, Portugal.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cristóvão
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011340:Problem Solving; D011788:Quality of Life; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires