Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting quality of life in hemodialysis patients. Methods: In this descriptive study, the subjects were 127 hemodialysis patients at four dialysis clinics in Pusan and Daegu metropolitan cities. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression analysis using SPSS/WIN version 26.0. Results: The average scores for social support, symptom experience, physical function, self-care compliance, and quality of life were 3.97±0.66, 38.50±27.94, 2.24±0.60, 3.43±0.49, and 3.02±0.57, respectively. Fifty-five (43.3%) subjects had a type D personality. Quality of life showed significant differences according to educational background (F=6.44, p