فصلنامه دانشگاه علوم پزشکی جهرم (Aug 2012)
Health- related quality of life in dialysis patients
Abstract
Introduction: Measuring the quality of life in chronic diseases such as end stage renal disease (ESRD) today is considered as a favorite standard in the medical world. This study was conducted aiming at determining health- related quality of life in dialysis patients in Jahrom. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 52 patients under hemodialysis treatment referred to dialysis center in Motahari hospital of Jahrom city in the year 2010. Data were collected using a questionnaire including 2 parts: demographic variables and SF36. Descriptive and analytical statistics (Mean and Standard Deviation, in-depent t-test,One-Way ANOVA) were used to analyze the data in SPSS-15. Probability values less than 0.05 were considered as significant. Result: The results showed that the mean age of the study group was 56.48± 15.38. 46.2% were female and 53.8% male. The mean score of the quality of life (QOL) of the study patients was 50.38±15.80. The The lowest scores were recorded for physical functioning (37.49±27.90) and the the highest scores belonged to mental health (61.51±19.52). The results showed a significant difference between the mean of QOL and independent variables of age, marriage, and sex. (P=.026, P=.012, P=.001). There was no significant difference between the mean of QOL and family income, educational level, background diseases, number of children, and duration of dialysis treatment. Conclusion: The results showed large variations in the dimensions of life in end stage renal disease as the result of hemodialysis. , Family and health care team members can use factors influencing the patients’ quality of life in order to provide care and support programs for patients to help them cope with the illness and improve their quality of life.
