FERREIRA NETA, I.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3600419925504053; FERREIRA NETA, Isabel.
Abstract:
Chronic renal failure is a chronic degenerative disease that has affected much of the
population causing significant changes in the body and in its most severe treatment to replace
kidney function is hemodialysis compromising the quality of life of patients. This study aimed
to evaluate the quality of life of elderly patients submitted to kidney dialysis treatment,
characterizing and identifying the factors that can interfere with quality of life. This is a
descriptive and cross-sectional quantitative approach, performed in a hemodialysis center in
the hinterland of Paraíba, municipality of Sousa. We used a socio-demographic questionnaire
and the WHOQOL -BREF to evaluate quality of life through specific domains. Currently the
dialysis center is with 102 patients, 98 on hemodialysis, CAPD 3 and one in DPA. The
sample comprised 100% of the population according to the criteria of inclusion and exclusion.
Were excluded from the 8 people in what one was traveling during the collection period , 1
did not attend the center in period 3 was less than s months of treatment and three had
cognitive impairment . The results obtained predominated with 62% male and 84% aged
between 60 and 75% years old. In relation to underlying diseases, hypertension appears as the
main cause of CKD and the main route of venous access were the FAV. In general, the area
most affected population was between the physical domain (FD) with an average of 43,94%
and more was preserved domain (DS) with 64.48% reflecting the quality of life of patients
with CRF with a mean of 52, 66%. We conclude therefore that elderly patients on
hemodialysis have a quality of life affected by disease and treatment and on the clinical
conditions is required an interdisciplinary team that has a holistic view to the patient in order
to avoid to avoid possible complications of the disease.
