Authors :
Mary Khristine F. Adan
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10579776
Abstract :
The increasing population of end-stage renal
disease (ESRD) in the country is apparent and crucial.
ESRD patients experience enormous distress and to cope
with the difficulties faced by these individuals is
immensely relevant to alleviate their suffering and
improve quality of life. The present study aimed to
determine the level of distress manifestations
experienced and the extent of coping strategies employed
by patients with ESRD in the hemodialysis unit of a
private tertiary hospital in Naga City, Camarines Sur.
This study employed the sequential explanatory
mixed method of research. Thirty respondents who were
diagnosed with ESRD, aged 18 and above, and
underwent weekly hemodialysis treatment were included
in the study. A quantitative (descriptive-evaluative)
approach was used to determine the level of distress
manifestations experienced by the ESRD patients along
physical, mental, psychological, psychosocial, and
spiritual; and determined the extent of coping strategies
employed along the five distress manifestations
experienced. The qualitative approach was made by
conducting an in-depth interview to explore the other
contributory factors of coping strategies employed by
ESRD patients.
Based on the results of the study, it was concluded
that the level of distress manifestations experienced by
ESRD patients were as follows: a.) physical- low; b.)
mental- low; c.) psychological- low; d.) psychosocial-
low; e.) spiritual- very low. Whereas the extent of coping
strategies employed by ESRD patients along the five
areas were the following: a.) physical- high; b.) mental-
moderate; c.) psychological- very high; d.) psychosocial-
moderate; e.) spiritual- high. The identified other
contributory factors of coping strategies employed by
ESRD patients were: a) strong support system, b)
strengthened spirituality c) stable financial support, d)
aid of the medical team (nurses and doctors), and e)
adaptation.
The researcher designed an intervention plan to
help patients employ coping strategies that will lessen
distress and adapt to their disease situation, therefore,
achieve well-being and quality of life.
Keywords :
Adaptation, Mental, Physical, Psychological, Psychosocial, Spiritual.
The increasing population of end-stage renal
disease (ESRD) in the country is apparent and crucial.
ESRD patients experience enormous distress and to cope
with the difficulties faced by these individuals is
immensely relevant to alleviate their suffering and
improve quality of life. The present study aimed to
determine the level of distress manifestations
experienced and the extent of coping strategies employed
by patients with ESRD in the hemodialysis unit of a
private tertiary hospital in Naga City, Camarines Sur.
This study employed the sequential explanatory
mixed method of research. Thirty respondents who were
diagnosed with ESRD, aged 18 and above, and
underwent weekly hemodialysis treatment were included
in the study. A quantitative (descriptive-evaluative)
approach was used to determine the level of distress
manifestations experienced by the ESRD patients along
physical, mental, psychological, psychosocial, and
spiritual; and determined the extent of coping strategies
employed along the five distress manifestations
experienced. The qualitative approach was made by
conducting an in-depth interview to explore the other
contributory factors of coping strategies employed by
ESRD patients.
Based on the results of the study, it was concluded
that the level of distress manifestations experienced by
ESRD patients were as follows: a.) physical- low; b.)
mental- low; c.) psychological- low; d.) psychosocial-
low; e.) spiritual- very low. Whereas the extent of coping
strategies employed by ESRD patients along the five
areas were the following: a.) physical- high; b.) mental-
moderate; c.) psychological- very high; d.) psychosocial-
moderate; e.) spiritual- high. The identified other
contributory factors of coping strategies employed by
ESRD patients were: a) strong support system, b)
strengthened spirituality c) stable financial support, d)
aid of the medical team (nurses and doctors), and e)
adaptation.
The researcher designed an intervention plan to
help patients employ coping strategies that will lessen
distress and adapt to their disease situation, therefore,
achieve well-being and quality of life.
Keywords :
Adaptation, Mental, Physical, Psychological, Psychosocial, Spiritual.
