Lack of leisure activities in hemodialysis. Satisfaction and economic cost before a therapeutic play project

Abstract

Introduction: It has been documented that implementing leisure activity programs during dialysis sessions is a good alternative to improve not only the perception towards treatment, but also other alterations present in people with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. Objectives: To analyse patient satisfaction with the Lack of Leisure Activities Project, as well as quantify its economic cost. Material and Method. Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in 2019. Clinical data were collected. Satisfaction with the proposed activity project was assessed. Self-perception data on health status and treatment were collected. The economic cost of the project was quantified. Results: 37 patients were evaluated. The median satisfaction score for the activities was: “Pallapupas” Program 8/10 [P25:6; P75:10], Monthly celebrations 10/10 [P25:8; P75:10], 7/10 intradialytic exercise [P25:5; P75:10], live concerts 7/10 [P25:5.5; P75:9.5]. Regarding to self-perception, 37.84% (n=14) perceived the treatment negatively and 29.73% (n=11) were not satisfied with the time invested. 91.89% (n=34) wish to continue participating in organized activities. The total theoretical cost of the 4 activities evaluated is 33,715.22 euros per year. Conclusions: A high satisfaction of the patients with the Lack of Leisure Activities in hemodialysis Project was found, being the annual cost of the project acceptable.