Original Article
Effects of family care on self-perceived burden in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Lidan Li, Huailan Wu, Junqiu Yue, Linlin Zhang, Chunmei Wang
Published 2016-03-06
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2016, 22(7): 889-892. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2016.07.001
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of family care on self-perceived burden (SPB) in maintenance hemodialysis patients.
MethodsA total of 256 maintenance hemodialysis patients were investigated with general information questionnaire, the Family APGAR Index, and self-perceived burden SPB scale. The effect of family care on self-perceived burden was analyzed by hierarchical regression analysis.
ResultsPatients′ mean SPB score was(36.27±6.89), and the score of family care was (6.62±1.59). It was shown in the hierarchical regression analysis that the adaptation, affection and intimacy in family care could explain 31.6% of total variance of self-perceived burden in maintenance hemodialysis patients.
ConclusionsSPB is prevalent in maintenance hemodialysis patients, and family care is an important influencing factor of self-perceived burden. Clinical doctors and nurses should reduce their self-perceived burden by improving family care.
Key words:
Hemodialysis; Family care; Self-perceived burden
Contributor Information
Lidan Li
Department of Nephrology, Qunli Branch, The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
Huailan Wu
Nursing Department, Qunli Branch, The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
Junqiu Yue
Department of Pediatrics, Qunli Branch, The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
Linlin Zhang
General Department, Qunli Branch, The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
Chunmei Wang
Department of Endocrinology, Qunli Branch, The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China
