Evaluación de la calidad de vida de pacientes chilenos en diálisis peritoneal mediante el cuestionario KDQOL-36 / Health-related quality of life of patients on peritoneal dialysis
Rev. méd. Chile
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149(12): 1744-1750, dic. 2021. tab
Artigo
em Espanhol
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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 ANDMETHODS:
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.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Diálise Peritoneal
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Insuficiência Renal Crônica
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Chile
Idioma:
Espanhol
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Chile
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Hospital San Borja Arriarán/CL
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Universidad Finis Terrae/CL
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Universidad Mayor/CL
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Universidad de Chile/CL
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