Factors affecting the psychosocial adjustment of patients with peritoneal dialysis

Abstract

Background/ Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between psychosocial adjustment, knowledge, and self - efficacy in patients with peritoneal dialysis. Methods/Statistical analysis: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. J also visited the artificial kidney room with the cooperation of one senior general hospital in S city, and 93 participants were selected. Structured questionnaires were used as learning tools, including general characteristics, socio-psychological adaptation, knowledge, self-efficacy. Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression were used for analysis.Findings: The correlation of this study showed that the lower the depression, the higher the self-efficacy, the higher the socio-psychological adaptability, and not the knowledge. These factors influence depression, self-efficacy, and knowledge in social psychological adjustment. Improvements/Applications: Considering these results, we need to develop programs that improve psychosocial control of patients with peritoneal dialysis and recommend patients to control depression and self-efficacy in patients with peritoneal dialysis. Because depression is the biggest factor influencing social and psychological control, you should consult about depression.