Vocational adaptation of patients on home dialysis: Its relationship to personality, activities and support received

This analysis identifies, in terms of relative contribution, seven independent variables which appear to be associated with the vocational adaptation of home dialysis patients. The tentative model created by the analysis can be used as a guide for assessing a patient's potential vocational adaptation. It has also identified some conditions associated with adaptation which are amenable to treatment by dialysis staff. Validation of the model, however, requires further testing with other patient groups.