PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Lilian Gonsalves-Ebrahim TI - Psychological aspects of home care for the patient with end-stage renal disease DP - 1985 Sep 21 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 299--302 VI - 52 IP - 3 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/52/3/299.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/52/3/299.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med1985 Sep 21; 52 AB - Increased utilization of home therapy for end-stage renal disease has a profound effect on patients and their families. Common psychological problems faced by patients on home hemodialysis are reviewed and specific problems associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) are discussed, such as marital discord, body image, and depression. Illustrative cases are presented and treatment suggestions are offered.