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1. The physical, psychological, social and spiritual domains of health are influenced by a person's experiences, beliefs, expectations and perceptions.
Example - depression, distress and psychiatric disorders are prevalent amongst patients.
2. Research has shown that the satisfaction of hemodialysis patients with their personal health is positively correlated with HQL.
Therefore, while taking a symptom-orientated approach of chronic illness, there should be more focus on achieving psychological well-being and acceptance as a possible state for the well-being of clients.

Quality of Life vs Mental Health in Dialysis

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Coping Strategies for the Fight Against Dialysis:-
Accommodative Coping:- It is described as appropriate for good psychological adjustment to unchangeable events and is commonly defined as adjusting preferences and goals in line with experienced constraints and limitations, e.g. because of chronic disease.
Acceptance is the key when it comes to adopting this technique. The sooner you accept your circumstances, the easier will it become for you to adjust your goals and go about achieving them in a more practical way. Chronic diseases can often upset the emotional balance in a person, but acceptance helps in creating the much-needed new balance.
Assimilative Coping:- When patients refuse to accept their medical situation and use an assimilative coping strategy, which is characterized by persisting in attempts to seek a cure for the medical problem, at the cost of other valued life goals, they report a lower quality of mental health.
Lifestyle Tips:- Reach out to a dietician and opt for therapy from a certified counsellor to boost your mental well-being.

Engaging in activities that bring joy
Looking for daily purposes to give meaning to life
Taking care of mental health by introducing meditation, breathing exercises etc.
Eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep
Opting for new hobbies like stamp collecting, writing, gardening etc.
Associating with community programs and socializing regularly
Learning to ask for help when required
Allowing yourself to rest without guilt

Tips to improve quality of life by self-care

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A large number of people undergo dialysis treatment. The estimate worldwide was 1.4 million in 2001 (World Health Organization, 2001) with a prevalence that increases with age and has a significant affect on the health-related quality of life (HQL) and on the mental health related quality of life.

Tips to Achieve Life Goals While on Dialysis

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