To explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptoms distress and demoralization among hemodialysis patients

The aims of this study is to explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptom distress and demoralization in hemodialysis patients.

A cross-sectional correlation design will be used. We use convenient sample to recruit hemodialysis patients in a regional teaching hospital in the southern Taiwan. The research data is collected with a pact of self-administrated questionnaire including Chinese version of the Demoralization Scale , FACITsp-12 Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and Physical Symptom Distress Scale. SPSS statistical software will be used to data analysis. Analysis methods included descriptive and inferential statistics. Finally, multiple linear regression will be used to test the predictors of demoralization. The research results will offer health providers to identify symptoms related to demoralization earlier and provide appropriate care to patients to adapt the long treatment process and improve their quality of life

Inclusion Criteria:

• hemodialysis patient who agrees to join this study.
• The participant is over 20 years old.
• The participant has a clear consciousness and can communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to answer the questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The hearing impaired cannot communicate.
• Intensive care unit or inpatients.
• Mental disorders or dementia such as depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety diagnosed by a physician.
• Those who are seriously unwell or have unstable vital signs.

hemodialysis patients