Quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis
Journal Title: Más Vita - Year 2022, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive pathology that compromises the quality of life of patients, both physically and mentally, so it is essential to use self-care methods and unconditional support from nursing staff. Objectives: To determine the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis.Materials and methods: Correlational, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach in the period September 2021 -February 2022. Population of 71 patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis at the Ambato General Hospital (IESS). A Health Questionnaire SF-12 was used, which evaluates the state of physical and mental health; In addition, it presents satisfaction scores between 0 to 100 that determine the quality of life.Results: The analysis of the SF-12 questionnaire applied to patients with chronic kidney disease, it was obtained that 50% of the patients have a problem in the state of health, because there were factors with greater problems in physical function (role physical, bodily pain) and mental function (psychological health, social function).Conclusion: Physical health and mental health show that a large part of the study population with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis do not enjoy an adequate quality of life
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Dayana Lisbeth Escobar Morocho, Diego Iván Ramírez López
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