| Theme | Maintenance Dialysis Patients -- Their Fluctnating Minds with Special References to “Depression” | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Psychological states associated with depression | |
| Publish Date | 2008/09 | |
| Author | Isao Fukunishi | Minami-Aoyama Antique St. Clinic / Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School |
| [ Summary ] | We examined various psychological states associated with depression including denial, anger / hostility, and anxiety. Based on this examination, we also pointed out the difficulty of psychological acceptance for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis (HD). Psychological characteristics in ESRD patients on HD seem to be extremely similar to those in cancer patients. | |