Volume : 08, Issue : 08, August – 2021

Title:

13.IMPACT OF DIALYSIS ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL AT CHITRADURGA

Authors :

Anjana Sanjay, Anuja Aleyamma Mathew, Yogananda R, Bharathi D R

Abstract :

Background: The assessment of QOL is an essential element of health care evaluation and helps suggest suitable measures to be taken to increase the QOL of patients with end-stage renal disease.
Objectives: To analyse quality of life of dialysis patients. To assess the awareness of dialysis patients regarding their treatment.
Method: A prospective observational study in Basaveshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Chitradurga city over a period of six months. Patients who are undergoing hemodialysis of both genders are included in the study. The questionnaire was provided to assess quality of life and awareness.
Results: Total 103 patients were enrolled in the study. 33.1% were females and 66.9% were males. Among them most of them are in age group of 41-50 (21.4) also 55 of total patients are illiterate and 48 are literate.
Conclusion: Proper education regarding the health and the process of dialysis can improve the subject QOL.
Keywords: Quality of life, Hemodialysis, Awareness.

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Yogananda R et al., Impact Of Dialysis On Quality Of Life Of Patients In A Tertiary Care Hospital At Chitradurga., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2021; 08(08).

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