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Abstract

GEROGIANNI and COLLEAGUES, 1 Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece. g_gerogianni@hotmail.com;  2 Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece; 3 Department of Nephrology, 'Aretaieio' Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece reviewed the published literature regarding the management of anxiety and depression in haemodialysis patients using non-pharmacological methods.

Background

Anxiety and depression in patients undergoing haemodialysis can be reduced by a variety of treatment methods, including pharmacological therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, regular exercise and relaxation techniques, such as Benson's relaxation method and acupressure treatment.

Methodology

Additionally, intradialytic exercise training programmes have a positive effect on patients' physical and psychological functioning.

Results

Moreover, social support from family and social environment, spirituality and religiosity, tele- nursing programmes and participation in network support groups frequently lead to a reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms in these people.

Conclusion

Finally, the provision of education and information to dialysis patients by renal professionals and a systematic psychiatric evaluation of these individuals can lead to early diagnosis and treatment of depressive symptoms.

References

G Gerogianni  1 , F Babatsikou  2 , M Polikandrioti  2 , E Grapsa  3 Management of anxiety and depression in haemodialysis patients: the role of non-pharmacological methods Int Urol Nephrol.;51(1): 113-118. doi: 10.1007/s11255-018-2022-7. Epub 2018 Nov 19. Jan 2019.