The predictive role of hope and social relational quality in disability acceptance among Iranian patients under hemodialysis.

Background: Patients undergoing hemodialysis face disabilities that its acceptance may influenced by several factors. This study aimed to determine the predictive role of hope and quality of social relationship on accepting disability amongst patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 hemodialysis patients referred to hemodialysis centers in Nemazi and Shahid Faghihi hospitals and Imam Reza Clinic in Shiraz.

The Effect of Peer Support on Hope Among Patients Under Hemodialysis.

Introduction: Providing social support for patients under hemodialysis treatment can reduce their psychological, social, and physical problems. The present study aimed at determining the effect of peer support on hopefulness in patients under hemodialysis.

Methods: This clinical trial with a pre/posttest design was conducted on 128 patients who had referred to the hemodialysis centers of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2019.