The Hemodialysis Distress Thermometer for Caregivers (HD-DT-C): development and testing of the psychometric properties of a new tool for screening psychological distress among family caregivers of adults on hemodialysis.

Helena Sousa Oscar Ribeiro Daniela Maria Pias de Figueiredo

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2024)

The HD-DT-C is a brief, reliable, valid, and acceptable measure for identifying self-reported psychological distress and its sources among people caring for a family member or friend on hemodialysis. Future research is needed to explore the measurement properties of the American English version of this new tool.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
sleep quality
drinking water
physical activity