2022 Volume 42 Pages 456-467
Objective: This study examined the relationship between SDM: shared decision making and self-management behavior in the selection of renal replacement therapy when introducing hemodialysis.
Methods: We conducted a survey by sending self-administered questionnaires to 61 hemodialysis patients. The survey items included personal attributes, the hemodialysis self-management behavior scale, the SDM-C-patient, the motivation scale for medical treatment behavior, and the self-efficacy scale for health behavior of patients with chronic diseases. We constructed a relational model of self-management behavior and SDM, self-efficacy, and motivation, based on the conceptual framework and the results of the univariate analysis, and conducted covariance structure analysis.
Results: SDM had direct effects on compliance with dietary restrictions and water restrictions and indirect effects through positive coping behavior against disease. Regarding the management of therapy and prevention of complications, SDM had indirect effects through positive coping behavior against disease and autonomous motivation. Regarding the adjustment of physical and psychosocial living, SDM had indirect effects through positive coping behavior against disease.
Conclusion: Self-management behavior of hemodialysis patients was influenced by SDM in the selection of renal replacement therapy.
