Investigation of self-perceived burden among continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the level of self-perceived burden(SPB) and analyze the influencing factors in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis(CAPD) patients.Methods One hundred and ten CAPD patients were investigated by a self-designed demographic questionnaire and Self-Perceived Burden Scale (SPBS).Results The total score of SPBS was (30.27±7.88) points,being in a middle level,and 85.45％ of the patients showed different levels of burden.Single factor analysis showed the influencing factors of self-perceived burden were marital status,family per capita income,the main caregivers and selfcare ability.Conclusions Most CAPD patients have obvious self-perceived burden,nursing staff should use the relevant nursing measures to reduce the SPB with CAPD patients and improve their quality of life.