EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUP THERAPY ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by kidney damage or a decreased glomerular filtration rate (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2) for more than three months. It can progress to end-stage renal disease, requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation. Hemodialysis, the most commonly used treatment, imposes significant physical and psychological burdens, adversely affecting patients quality of life. Psychological well-being is often compromised in these patients, necessitating appropriate interventions such as group therapy. Objectives : To assess the level of psychological well-being among patients undergoing hemodialysis, To evaluate the effectiveness of group therapy on psychological well-being among these patients, To determine the association between psychological well-being and selected demographic variables.