Publications by authors named "Job Loei"
Article Synopsis
- The transition to hemodialysis involves significant psychosocial challenges, and traditional cognitive-behavioral therapies may not be widely accessible, highlighting a gap for positive psychology interventions.
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief positive-skills program (HED-Start) for new hemodialysis patients, comparing it against standard care.
- Results showed that HED-Start led to significant improvements in depression, quality of life, self-efficacy, and coping skills, indicating a beneficial approach for enhancing psychological adjustment in this patient group.
Introduction: Initiation onto haemodialysis is a critical transition that entails multiple psychosocial and behavioural demands that can compound mental health burden. Interventions guided by self-management and cognitive-behavioural therapy to improve distress have been variably effective yet are resource-intensive or delivered reactively. Interventions with a focus on positive affect for patients with end-stage kidney disease are lacking.
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