Psychosocial aspects of hemodialysis and kidney transplantation

Psychosocial aspects of hemodialysis and kidney transplantation

Contributor(s):
Bride, Peter.
Academy of Health Sciences (U.S.)
Publication:
Fort Sam Houston, Tex. : The Academy, 1975
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Attitude to Health
Family
Renal Dialysis
Kidney Transplantation
Abstract:
As explained by the presenter, hemodialysis and kidney transplantation can have detrimental effects on the mental health of both patient and family. The patient may be disheartened by the repetitive nature of dialysis; in addition, the patient may have to make involuntary changes such as relocating his/her residence or changing jobs. In the event that a married patient dies, the spouse must have adequate supports as well. The presenter makes it clear that in the face of mental health issues, the solution is not to make any major personality modifications, but to increase social support to both patient and family.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
018 min.
Color:
Color
Credits:
Peter Bride.
Technique:
Other
NLM Unique ID:
7604238A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31663575
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7604238A