Anxiety and depressive disorders in dialysis patients: association to health-related quality of life and mortality

Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of Kidney Disease Loss Scale to the Brazilian context

“…The issues outlined in this study corroborate the findings in national and international literature regarding characteristics of individuals with CKD. [10][11][12][13][14][15] We should reiterate that CKD, in its terminal stage requires a process of losses and adjustments to the people who need this treatment. The loss is associated with coping, adherence to treatment and quality of life.…”

The effects of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and depression in haemodialysis patients

“…Items are scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3, with a total score of 21. The scores are categorized as normal (0-7), borderline (8)(9)(10), and abnormal (11-21) (34). The validity and reliability of the HADS scale has been established in a number of studies.…”

“…Factors associated with depression include transplant history, duration of haemodialysis, level of income, and occupation (3). Depression could reduce health-related quality of life (9) and increase risk of mortality in hemodialysis patients (10). Antidepressants can cause a number of complications in haemodialysis patients, as these medications can bind to proteins, do not have a favorable renal clearance and can produce toxic metabolites (11).…”

Mental symptoms and quality of life in lipoprotein apheresis patients in comparison to hemodialysis patients, platelet donors and normal population

“…Although both LA and HD are highly effective in improving the physical status and outcome of the patients, these treatment options in and of themselves may harm patients' psychological status and health related quality of life (HRQL) [3].…”