ASSESSING QUALITY OF LIFE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Аннотация

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a critical public health issue globally, leading to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that often requires renal replacement therapy, primarily through hemodialysis. While hemodialysis is essential for patient survival, it significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) due to the physical, psychological, and social challenges it introduces. This study aims to assess the quality of life in hemodialysis patients, correlating these findings with various clinical outcomes to provide a comprehensive understanding of patient well-being and treatment efficacy. Hemodialysis patients experience numerous adversities, including fatigue, dietary restrictions, fluid management issues, frequent hospital visits, and a general decrease in physical and mental health. These challenges contribute to a diminished QoL, necessitating a thorough evaluation to identify areas for improvement. This study aims to measure the QoL in hemodialysis patients using standardized tools and analyze the relationship between QoL scores and clinical outcomes such as laboratory results, hospitalization rates, and mortality. The ultimate goal is to identify key factors influencing QoL and develop targeted interventions to enhance patient care and outcomes. Hemodialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease. While it prolongs life, it also significantly impacts patients’ quality of life (QoL) and clinical outcomes. This study aims to comprehensively assess the QoL and clinical outcomes of hemodialysis patients. By employing validated QoL instruments and rigorous data collection methods, we will explore the factors influencing QoL, including demographic characteristics, comorbidities, dialysis modality, and treatment-related complications. Additionally, we will examine the relationship between QoL and clinical outcomes such as mortality, hospitalization rates, and cardiovascular events. This research will provide Volume 04 Issue 08-2024 1 American Journal Of Biomedical Science & Pharmaceutical Innovation (ISSN – 2771-2753) VOLUME 04 ISSUE 08 PAGES: 1-13 OCLC – 1121105677 Publisher: Oscar Publishing Services Servi valuable insights into the lived experiences of hemodialysis patients, identify factors associated with poor QoL, and inform the development of targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes and overall well-being. KEYWORDS Hemodialysis, quality of life, clinical outcomes, end-stage renal disease, QoL, Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Quality of Life (QoL), Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF), Clinical Outcomes, Nutritional Status, Anemia Management, Mineral Metabolism, Physical Health, Mental Health, Social Functioning, Fatigue.