The mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between frailty and self-efficacy among dialysis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frailty poses a substantial challenge for patients with hemodialysis (HD), influenced by a multitude of personal and social factors. Building on the theory of Hobfoll's Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, this study sought to evaluate the correlation between frailty and self-efficacy, as well as psychological resilience among patients undergoing HD treatment.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 397 HD patients at various hospitals in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, China. Data was gathered between February and May, 2024 using the Frail Scale, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and the self-efficacy scale. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software, applying both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, as well as con

SUBMITTER: Jiang SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833567 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature