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The Effect of Relationship Psychotherapy-Based Counselling Applied to Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis Adjusment to Illness and Depression Levels: A Randomised Controlled Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling for Hemodialysis and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Completed, enrolled 48 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this clinical study is to examine the effect of interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling on adjustment to illness and depression levels in individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling improve the adjustment to illness in individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment? Does interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling reduce depressive symptoms in individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment? The researchers will compare interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling with routine care to determine its effectiveness in individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment. Participants: For eight weeks, participants will receive either routine care or interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The first data from the individuals in the experimental and control groups will be collected after the first interview. Data will be collected from the individuals to whom interpersonal relationship therapy techniques are applied after the 8th session by face-to-face interviews. In addition, if the individuals in the experimental group have questions about psychotherapy, they will be answered. The control group will be verbally informed with the data collection form and chronic disease adaptation and depression scales and will continue to receive routine care. Data will be collected by face-to-face interviews with the control group after the first interview and 8 weeks later when they come to the dialysis center. Follow-up data of the participants will be collected again at the 3rd month after the last interview.