J Korean Acad Nurs.  2015 Apr;45(2):271-279. 10.4040/jkan.2015.45.2.271.

Influence of Uncertainty and Uncertainty Appraisal on Self-management in Hemodialysis Patients

• Jang HS
• Lee CS
• Yang YH

• KMID: 2359865
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.2.271

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to examine the relation of uncertainty, uncertainty appraisal, and self-management in patients undergoing hemodialysis, and to identify factors influencing self-management.
METHODS
A convenience sample of 92 patients receiving hemodialysis was selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and medical records. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlations and multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 20.0 program.
RESULTS
The participants showed a moderate level of uncertainty with the highest score being for ambiguity among the four uncertainty subdomains. Scores for uncertainty danger or opportunity appraisals were under the mid points. The participants were found to perform a high level of self-management such as diet control, management of arteriovenous fistula, exercise, medication, physical management, measurements of body weight and blood pressure, and social activity. The self-management of participants undergoing hemodialysis showed a significant relationship with uncertainty and uncertainty appraisal. The significant factors influencing self-management were uncertainty, uncertainty opportunity appraisal, hemodialysis duration, and having a spouse. These variables explained 32.8% of the variance in self-management.
CONCLUSION
The results suggest that intervention programs to reduce the level of uncertainty and to increase the level of uncertainty opportunity appraisal among patients would improve the self-management of hemodialysis patients.

Keyword

Uncertainty; Self care; Renal dialysis; Chronic disease

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic/*psychology
Male
Middle Aged
Quality of Life
Regression Analysis
Renal Dialysis
*Self Care
Spouses
Surveys and Questionnaires
*Uncertainty

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