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- Title
Quality of life related to the health of chronic renal failure patients on dialysis.
- Authors
Lopes, Jéssica Maria; Mor Fukushima, Raiana Lídice; Inouye, Keika; Iost Pavarini, Sofia Cristina; de Souza Orlandi, Fabiana
- Abstract
Objective: To assess the quality of life related to the health of chronic renal failure patients on dialysis. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 101 chronic renal failure patients who had been under dialysis treatment for three months. The instruments used for research were: Instrument of Characterization of Subjects and the Kidney Disease Quality of Life-Short Form. A descriptive analysis was performed and the standard deviation was found; Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the reliability of alpha values equal to or greater than 0.60. Results: The quality of life was proven to be compromised in the following aspects: 'Physical Function (30.20), Work Situation (37.13) and Physical Functioning'. The best perceptions were: 'Cognitive Function (89.31), Social Support (88.61) and Sexual Function (84.58)'. Conclusion: Quality of life related to the health of chronic renal failure patients on dialysis was more compromised in physical aspects.
- Publication
Acta Paulista de Enfermagem, 2013, Vol 26, Issue 2, p230
- ISSN
0103-2100
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1590/1982-0194201400039