Quality of life and characterization of transplanted people for chronic kidney disease

Abstract

Introduction: People transplanted for chronic kidney disease should carry out a series of self-care, due to the complexity of the treatment and the presence of multiple comorbidities that together with cardiovascular risk factors can affect their quality of life. Objective: To describe the quality of life in adults transplanted for chronic kidney disease and the relationship with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, in a group of patients treated in a highly complex health institution in Neiva-Colombia.  Material and Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study with 78 adults who were part of the transplant program, Neiva (Colombia). The characterization sheet of the person with chronic disease (GCPC-UN-P, version 2014), and the relationship with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, in a group of patients treated in a highly complex health institution in Neiva-Colombia. Material and Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study with 78 adults who were part of the transplant program, Neiva (Colombia). The characterization sheet of the person with chronic disease (GCPC-UN-P, version 2014), and the Betty Ferrell's quality of life instrument were applied. Results: The dimension with the least affectation was the spiritual, followed by the psychological and physical. The most affected was social. The participants presented a positive perception of the quality of life in the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions; According to gender, women had a better perception in the psychological, social and spiritual dimensions, while in the physical dimension, men showed a better perception. Conclusions: Aspects related to health such as independence, intact mental function, educational level, family support and active work life, favor coping, increase satisfaction and quality of life of transplanted people.