This is part of a video series from PKDCON 2021
Managing the emotional impact chronic disease has on your quality of life sometimes takes a back seat to managing all the other important aspects of day-to-day life; prioritizing family, work responsibilities, appointments, etc. But, that does not mean that managing the emotional toll of PKD is any less important and it is vital to your quality of life. In this session, we will discuss how body image, chronic pain and fatigue, depression, and much more can affect PKD patients and suggest coping strategies to ensure the best quality of life.
Learning objectives
- Recognize the emotional aspects of living with PKD that affect quality of life.
- List coping strategies that can help improve quality of life.