Study of the Elements Affecting the Patients' Quality of Life During Hemodialysis

Abstract

Background: Patients receiving hemodialysis have a low quality of life because from both the health issues associated with their condition and the lifelong nature of their treatment. This research attempted to determine the variables influencing hemodialysis patients' quality of life. Utilizing a cross-sectional methodology and correlational design, the study, involving 100 respondents at the Sidoarjo Regional General Hospital, with 80 participants selected through simple random sampling. Quality of life was the dependent variable, while independent factors were age, length of hemodialysis, knowledge, pain perception, and motivation. A questionnaire was used to gather data, and the Spearman Rank test was used to evaluate it. Age (p=0.114), pain perception (p=0.549), hemodialysis time (p=0.001), education (p=0.003), and motivation (p=0.003) correlated with quality of life. The study concluded that hemodialysis patients need assistance, resources, and health education to improve their quality of life