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A selected review of the literature of adjustment to hemodialysis
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A selected review of the literature of adjustment to hemodialysis

C Blodgett
International journal of psychiatry in medicine, Vol.11(2), pp.97-124
1981
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/111051
PMID: 7263135

Abstract

Renal Dialysis - psychology Age Factors Professional-Patient Relations Humans Middle Aged Dependency (Psychology) Hemodialysis, Home - psychology Mental Disorders - psychology Defense Mechanisms Adult Family Kidney Failure, Chronic - psychology Aged Social Adjustment Adaptation, Psychological
The manner in which dialysis patients respond to the stress of chronic renal failure has been focused on in an active body of research. The general approach to the concept of adjustment is critically reviewed and its implications for research considered. A number of important selected factors are reviewed and conclusions in each of the areas are presented. Specific problems are defined and alternative approaches proposed.

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