Self-Care and Quality of Life Among Hemodialysis Patients in A Selected Hospital, Trichy
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Hemodialysis, quality of life, self-careAbstract
Background of the study: Hemodialysis is a treatment option for end-stage kidney disease. These individuals experience several stressful social, psychological, and physical situations that lower their quality of life. The capacity for self-care is one element that effectively raises quality of life.
Materials and methods: The study assessed self-care and Quality of life among hemodialysis patients. Data were collected using a descriptive research approach and a questionnaire that includes three parts: demographic variables, Quality of life (SF 36 QOL scale), and self-care (Romberg scale).
Results:The result indicates that the quality of scale is 86.6% was satisfied and self-care is 93.3% moderate. Correlation between self care and quality of life is (p<0.001, r=0.0889).
Conclusion: The study findings revealed that self-care and quality of life are positively correlated, it is advised that healthcare planners educate and strengthen these hemodialysis patients' capacity for self-care to enhance their quality of life.
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