The relationship between hopelessness and daily life activity in hemodialysis patients

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between hopelessness and daily life activities in hemodialysis patients. Material and Method: This research, which has a relational descriptive feature, was conducted between March 2019 and Jun 2020. The universe of the study was 1337 adult patients who underwent hemodialysis at Fırat University Hospital Hemodialysis Unit and Nephrology Clinic. The sample of the study was determined as 298 with the help of the known sample calculation. The study was completed with 301 patients in order to reduce the margin of error. "Introductory Characteristics Form, Beck Hopelessness Scale and Katz Daily Life Activity Scale" were used to collect the data. Results: The hopelessness levels of hemodialysis patients were found independently in moderate daily activities. A statistically significant difference was found between the mean scores of BDI and the characteristics of the patients included in the study (age, marital status, educational status, employment status, income status, presence of chronic disease, duration of dialysis) (p <0.05). The mean score of Beck hopelessness scale of the patients was 10.38 ± 5.92. A statistically significant difference was found between the mean scores of the patients and their descriptive characteristics (age, education level) (p <0.05). The mean total score of Katz daily life activities scale of the patients was 15.06 ± 3.41. Conclusion: There is a positive relationship between hopelessness and daily life activity. As the level of addiction of the participants increases in their daily life activities, their level of hopelessness also increases. Key Words: Daily Life Activity, Hemodialysis, Hopelessness.