Social Support as a Mediator of the Relationship between Hope and Decisional Conflict in Patients Deciding Whether to Receive Dialysis
Background. The incidence rate of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Taiwan is the highest worldwide. Patients often hesitate and feel helpless when deciding whether to receive dialysis. However, the resulting delay in starting dialysis can potentially threaten patients’ lives. Purpose. This study ai...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Healthcare Engineering |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5607219 |