Exploring demands of hemodialysis patients in Taiwan: A two-step cluster analysis.

ABSTRACT: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To classify hemodialysis patients into subgroups via cluster analysis according to the Somatic Symptoms Disturbance Index, Taiwanese Depression Scale, and Herth Hope Index scores. Patient demands in each cluster were also examined. BACKGROUND:Overall patient demands among hemodialysis patients have been demonstrated in numerous reports; however, variables among subgroups have not been explored. METHODS:Data were analyzed from a cross-sectional survey of 114 hemodialysis patients recruited from dialysis centers in Northern Taiwan. Hope, depression, and symptom disturbance were used as parameters for clustering because they have been shown to be important factors affecting patient demands. A two-step cluster analysis was performed to classify participants into clusters. P

SUBMITTER: Yu IC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7006915 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature