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Depression in Renal Transplant Recipients, in a Tertiary Care Hospital Kochi.

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : International Journal of Nursing Education

Source : International Journal of Nursing Education, Volume 9, Issue 1, p.71-76 (2017)

Url : http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijone&volume=9&issue=1&article=014

Campus : Kochi

School : College of Nursing

Department : Health and science, Medical Surgical Nursing

Year : 2017

Abstract : backgroundIn end-stage renal disease patients have two options in order to stay alive: life-long dialysis or renal transplantation. Of these options, kidney transplantation is considered as the treatment of choice. Both end-stage kidney disease and transplantation are associated with depression, which may decrease adherence to treatment and influence survival.ObjectiveThe objective was to identify depression among renal transplant recipients and to associate between depression and socio-demographic variables and clinical data.Materials and MethodA cross sectional study was conducted among 30 renal transplant recipients at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. The sample selected by non probability purposive sampling technique and data collected by standardized Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) Scale.ResultDepression was found to be lower in transplant recipients. Out of total subjects 80% did not have depression, 10% had depression and 10% with mild mood disturbance. There was no association between depression and clinical variables but high level of significance was found between depression and marital status (p=0.01, p0.05).ConclusionFrom the study, the investigator observed that prevalence of depression was only 10% among sample, since they continued regular follow up and had good family support.

Cite this Research Publication : Laly K George and S, A. K., “Depression in Renal Transplant Recipients, in a Tertiary Care Hospital Kochi.”, International Journal of Nursing Education, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 71-76, 2017.

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