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.
Renal dialysis; Nursing assessment; Chronic renal failure; Quality of life