Experiences of social isolation and loneliness in chronic kidney disease: a secondary qualitative analysis.
Amanda SluiterRosanna CazzolliAllison JaureNicole Jane Scholes-RobertsonJonathan C CraigDavid Wayne JohnsonAndrea Matus GonzalezBenedicte SautenetBen J SmithKarine Estelle Maneranull nullPublished in: Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN (2024)
For patients with CKD and their caregivers, social participation is substantially impaired by the burden of CKD and its treatment, and fear of risks to health such as infection. This undermines patient and caregiver mental health, particularly self-esteem and sense of belonging. Additional interventions are needed to improve social connections among people with CKD and their caregivers.