Effects of 6-Times-Weekly Versus 3-Times-Weekly Hemodialysis on Depressive Symptoms and Self-reported Mental Health: Frequent Hemodialysis Network (FHN) Trials

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis frequently exhibit poor mental health. We studied the effects of frequent in-center and nocturnal hemodialysis on depressive symptoms and self-reported mental health. STUDY DESIGN: 1-year randomized controlled clinical trials.

Authors

Unruh ML; Larive B; Chertow GM; Eggers PW; Garg AX; Gassman J; Tarallo M; Finkelstein FO; Kimmel PL; Group FT

Journal

American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Vol. 61, No. 5, pp. 748–758

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

5 2013

DOI

10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.11.047

ISSN

0272-6386

Associated Experts

Amit Garg

Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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