Qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de pacientes renais crônicos em diálise

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.