Patient activation and psychological coping strategies to manage challenging circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with kidney disease

DISCUSSION: Those with higher activation had lower levels of anxiety, and more frequently used adaptive coping strategies during the pandemic. Targeted support and interventions may be required for people with CKD to enhance patient activation, encourage more positive adaptive coping strategies, and mitigate maladaptive coping strategies.PMID:38236468 | DOI:10.1007/s40620-023-01851-1

Source: Journal of Nephrology - January 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Courtney Jane Lightfoot Thomas James Wilkinson Naeema Aiyub Patel Ceri Rhiannon Jones Alice Caroline Smith Source Type: research