Calidad de vida de pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica sometidos a hemodiálisis

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive pathology that compromises the quality of life of patients both physically and mentally, for them it is essential to use self-care methods and unconditional support from nursing staff. 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 Hospital General Ambato (IESS). An SF-12 Health questionnaire was used to assess 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 a greater problem 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 population under study with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis do not enjoy an adequate quality of life.