Feasibility of an Internet-based positive psychological intervention for hemodialysis patients with symptoms of depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a pervasive psychological issue facing hemodialysis (HD) patients. Novel technology-based treatment strategies that deploy psychology-based interventions have not been the focus for therapy and few published studies exist. The aim of the current trial is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of an Internet-based positive psychological intervention in HD patients with comorbid depressive symptoms.

Methods

HD patients (n = 14) with elevated symptoms of depression were enrolled in a single-arm pre-post trial with clinical assessments at baseline and immediately post intervention. Chairside during regularly scheduled HD treatment, patients utilized a web browser to complete online modules promoting skills for increasing positive emotion over a 5

SUBMITTER: Hernandez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7282478 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature