Key result
The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly change mental health in hemodialysis patients, though those reporting COVID-19 stress had higher depression scores (MD 4.9; 95% CI 0.7-9.0; P=0.021).
Why the study?
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health in hemodialysis patients was unknown.
Does the COVID-19 pandemic worsen depression, anxiety, and quality of life in hemodialysis patients?
Cohort (n=121)
Yes
Does the COVID-19 pandemic worsen depression, anxiety, and quality of life in hemodialysis patients?
The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly worsen overall mental health in hemodialysis patients, though those with pre-existing mental health issues were more susceptible to COVID-19 related stress.
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HD patients showed mental health resilience during COVID-19; leaves open targeted interventions for those reporting pandemic stress.
Nadort et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in hemodialysis (n=121). COVID-19 pandemic vs. Pre-pandemic period was evaluated on Depression (BDI-II), anxiety (BAI), and quality of life (SF-12) scores. The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly change mental health in hemodialysis patients, though those reporting COVID-19 stress had higher depression scores (MD 4.9; 95% CI 0.7-9.0; P=0.021).