Spiritual Well-being, Self-compassion, Physical Symptoms Distress and Demoralization Among HD Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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To explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptoms distress and demoralization among hemodialysis patients

Detailed Description
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The aims of this study is to explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptom distress and demoralization in hemodialysis patients. A cross-sectional correlation design will be used. We use convenient sample to recruit hemodialysis patients in a regional teaching hospital in the southern Taiwan. The research data is collected with a pact of self-administrated questionnaire including Chinese version of the Demoralization Scale , FACITsp-12 Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and Physical Symptom Distress Scale. SPSS statistical software will be used to data analysis. Analysis methods included descriptive and inferential statistics. Finally, multiple linear regression will be used to test the predictors of demoralization. The research results will offer health providers to identify symptoms related to demoralization earlier and provide appropriate care to patients to adapt the long treatment process and improve their quality of life

Official Title
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Study of Spiritual Well-being, Self-compassion, Physical Symptoms Distress and Demoralization Among Hemodialysis Patients

Conditions
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Demoralization

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: hemodialysis patient who agrees to join this study. The participant is over 20 years old. The participant has a clear consciousness and can communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to answer the questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: The hearing impaired cannot communicate. Intensive care unit or inpatients. Mental disorders or dementia such as depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety diagnosed by a physician. Those who are seriously unwell or have unstable vital signs.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| demoralization | The demoralization scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' status of demoralization | during the procedure | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| spiritual well-being | The spiritual well-being scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' spirituality | during the procedure | 
| self compassion | The self-compassion scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of self-compassion | during the procedure | 
| physical symptom distress | The physical symptom distress scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of physical symptom distress | during the procedure | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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spirituality, self-compassion, demoralization