A Study to Assess the Stressors and Coping Strategies Among Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis Admitted in Selected Hospitals of Surat City with A View to Develop Information A Booklet on It

Abstract

Abstract: Life on dialysis is a perpetual challenge due to demanding treatment schedule and dietary restrictions. The dialysis depends on machine for survival conflicts with the independence needed to maintain a normal life. A number of stress and coping mechanism factors operate in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. These include physiological, psychological, socioeconomic, financial and marital problems depending on the machine, limited activities and treatment related problems. Life on dialysis end stage renal disease shows similarities with other chronic disorders in that there are threats to autonomy, a considerable burden of illness and changes in functional status Thus, promotion of their health from the beginning of human life is essential. The study aimed to assess the stressors and coping strategies of the patients undergoing dialysis of Surat city to develop and distribute an information booklet. A Cross sectional descriptive survey research approach was used in this study at selected hospitals of Surat city. Sample comprised of 100 patients undergoing haemodialysis and sample was selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured interview questionnaire, and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. A structured questionnaire was used to assess stressors of patients undergoing hemodialysis and A Likert Attitude questionnaire for assessing coping strategies adopted by patients undergoing hemodialysis.