The Effect of Sleep Quality of Patients Under Hemodialysis on Death Anxiety, Depression and Pain

Authors : Ahmet Ziya Şahin, Nurgül Özdemir, Şengül Şahin, Bahadır Demir

Pages : 481-484

Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1225349

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Publication Date : 2023-10-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background/Aims: Poor sleep quality in hemodialysis patients causes a decrease in quality of life. In this study we aimed to investigate the relationship between sleep quality, and depression, death anxiety and perceived pain. Methods: A total of 101 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) under hemodialysis were included in this cross-sectional study. The assessment tools were Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Death Anxiety Scale (DAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: The mean age of the patients was 51.9±13.1. Ninety six (95%) patients had a PSQI score of 6 or above that indicates poor sleep quality. 64.4% of the patients had mild to severe depressive symptoms in terms of BDI. There were significant correlations between PSQI and DAS (r: 0.382), and VAS (r: 0.261), and BDI (r: 0.483). Conclusion: Poor sleep quality is a common problem in hemodialysis patients. Death anxiety, pain and depression are associated with poor sleep in hemodialysis patients. It is recommended to consider poor sleep quality to provide appropriate treatment.
Keywords : Ölüm kaygısı, ağrı, uyku kalitesi, depresyon, hemodiyaliz