Investigation of Perception of Quality of Life and Psychological Burden of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis—Quality of Life of Hemodialysis Patients

Author:

Rikos Nikos1ORCID,Kassotaki Anna2ORCID,Frantzeskaki Chara2ORCID,Fragiadaki Maria2ORCID,Mpalaskas Andreas2ORCID,Vasilopoulos Georgios3ORCID,Linardakis Manolis4ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Nursing, School of Health Science, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece

2. Venizelio General Hospital of Heraklion, 71410 Heraklion, Greece

3. Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece

4. Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a significant impact on the life of patients undergoing chronic periodic hemodialysis. It negatively affects their social, economic and family status, and particularly their psychological well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of the quality of life (QoL) and psychological burden of patients undergoing hemodialysis. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 63 patients. Τhe majority were men (63.5%), and the mean age of the patients was 66.7 years (±12.9) with 61.9% aged 65–89 years. Data collection was performed in 2021 using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Kidney Disease and Quality of Life-Short Form (KDQOL-SF™) research tools, and their relationships were assessed using parametric and non-parametric methods. Moderate to mild levels of Anxiety and Depression were found. Physical and Mental Composite Scores were mild to moderate, with the Mental Composite Score being significantly higher (p < 0.05). Anxiety and Depression were significantly correlated with lower QoL (p < 0.05), while a higher educational level was correlated with lower Depression Symptom Levels and higher QoL for Disease Symptoms, Disease Effects, Physical Functioning, Vitality and Overall Health (p < 0.05). A higher number of years of hemodialysis was correlated with lower levels of Anxiety and higher levels of Quality of Sleep (p < 0.05). Ease of Access to the Hemodialysis Unit was correlated with lower levels of Social Support (p < 0.05). The highest Mental Composite Scores were also correlated with a higher level of education, with patients living in urban areas, and with a higher monthly income (p < 0.05). Patients with moderate or severe levels of Anxiety and Depression had a lower QoL in the Physical and Mental Composite Scores, indicating their dependence on the appropriate medical, nursing and social environment in order to attain higher levels of well-being, leading to the improvement of patients’ health. This study was not registered.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

General Nursing

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