Evaluación de la calidad de vida de pacientes chilenos en diálisis peritoneal mediante el cuestionario KDQOL-36

Translated title of the contribution: Health-related quality of life of patients on peritoneal dialysis

Laura Bustamante Rojas, Francisca Peña D'Ardaillon*, Samuel Durán Agüero, Caterina Tiscornia González, Valeria Aicardi Spalloni

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Abstract

Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important predictor of health outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) including those patients in renal replacement therapy. Its evaluation through validated questionnaires is essential for comprehensive care in people undergoing renal replacement therapy. Aim: To evaluate the quality of life in patients with CKD on peritoneal dialysis. Material and Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study. The KDQOL-36 quality of life questionnaire was applied to 67 patients aged 55 ± 15 years, in peritoneal dialysis at a public hospital in Santiago. Scores range from 0 to 100, values greater than 50 represent a better HRQoL. Results: The burden, symptoms, and effects of kidney disease component of the survey had scores over 50. Women, people without diabetes, those actively working and those with better incomes reported a better HRQoL. Conclusions: These patients on peritoneal dialysis report a good quality of life, especially in the specific components of kidney disease.

Translated title of the contributionHealth-related quality of life of patients on peritoneal dialysis
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)1744-1750
Number of pages7
JournalRevista Medica de Chile
Volume149
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

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