The effect of psychological intervention on anxiety, depression and quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients

Objective To investigate the association of anxiety or depression and quality of life in peritoneal dialysis(PD) patients and use the corresponding psychological intervention to improve their quality of life(QoL).Methods 164 peritoneal dialysis patients' QoL were evaluated by the short form 36 health survey questionnaire (SF-36).Depression and anxiety were estimated by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale...