Flourishing and its influencing factors among maintenance hemodialysis patients in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients face substantial psychological challenges that impacting their overall quality of life. Flourishing, a concept within positive psychology, refers to a state of mental well-being and personal growth. Despite its importance, the factors influencing flourishing in MHD patients remain underexplored.

Aim

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess flourishing levels among MHD patients in Shanghai, China, and identify sociodemographic, disease-related, and psychological factors associated with flourishing, with implications for targeted interventions.

Method

From October to November 2022, 376 MHD patients across four hospitals completed validated scales measuring flourishing (PERMA Profiler), personality traits (TIPI-C), reg

SUBMITTER: Zeng XQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12000829 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature