Prevalence of depression in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
Lujain A SallamFatmah H AlsharifSarah AbaalalaaRawan AlakeelyZahraa AbdullahZahra AlkhamisNajla SindiLoujain S SharifPublished in: Belitung nursing journal (2022)
Depression prevalence was relatively low among patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis, and a loss of energy and fatigue were the most common symptoms correlated with depression. Hence, nurses should be trained on how to routinely use psychological screening scales among patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis.