Family styles of coping in end stage renal disease.

• Abstract: The introduction of a serious life-threatening illness such as end stage renal disease (ESRD) is an added stress dimension to the already enormous demands placed on the contemporary family system. The purpose of the present study was to identify qualitatively and describe selected aspects of psychosocial adaptation among the families of ESRD patients experiencing four primary modes of dialytic therapy: incenter hemodialysis, home dialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), and continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD). Five family coping styles emerged from content analysis of the data collected from 50 family members at four time periods. These styles have been labelled: Remote Family Style, Enfolded Family Style, Altered Family Style, Distressed Family Style, and Receptive Family Style.
• Authors: M J Flaherty, M E O'Brien
• Journal: ANNA journal / American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA J) Vol. 19 Issue 4 Pg. 345-9, 366; discussion 350 (Aug 1992) ISSN: 8750-0779 [Print] UNITED STATES
• PMID: 1520024 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Topics

• Adaptation, Psychological
• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Family (psychology)
• Female
• Humans
• Kidney Failure, Chronic (nursing, psychology, therapy)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nursing Methodology Research
• Renal Dialysis (methods)