Volume 29, Issue 4 pp. 598-608
REVIEW

A Review of the Scope of Dual Coping Interventions for Hemodialysis Patients and Caregivers

Wan Li

Wan Li

School of Nursing, Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Jing Li

Jing Li

Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Yan Gao

Yan Gao

Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Wenyan Li

Wenyan Li

Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Yanli Yang

Yanli Yang

Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Jing Hu

Jing Hu

Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Zhenzhen Hao

Zhenzhen Hao

Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Peng Peng

Peng Peng

Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Jia Feng

Corresponding Author

Jia Feng

Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Jia Feng ([email protected])

Chunfang Zhang ([email protected])

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Chunfang Zhang

Corresponding Author

Chunfang Zhang

Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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Jia Feng ([email protected])

Chunfang Zhang ([email protected])

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First published: 29 May 2025

Funding: This work was supported by Baoding Science and Technology Bureau project, 2041ZF311.

Wan Li and Jing Li are contributed equally to this study.

ABSTRACT

The increasing incidence of renal failure, driven by chronic kidney disease and other chronic conditions, has led to a rising prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) is the primary renal replacement therapy for ESRD and requires lifelong treatment. This ongoing therapy not only causes substantial physical discomfort but also imposes considerable psychological and emotional stress on patients and their families, affecting their overall mental health. The concept of “dyadic coping”, introduced by Bodenmann, treats partners as a single unit in their joint management of stress and proposes “dyadic coping interventions” to enhance coping strategies and relational dynamics. These interventions have been shown to reduce psychological distress and perceived caregiving burden, thereby improving caregiving efficacy. Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of dyadic coping interventions in home care settings for patients undergoing hemodialysis and their caregivers, showing improvements in both disease burden and quality of life. This review aims to explore the application of dyadic coping interventions in hemodialysis settings, presenting new strategies for enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Data Availability Statement

All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this article.

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