THE PERCEPTION ON DIALYSIS TREATMENT AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease is a serious major global health problem worldwide. Aside from kidney transplantation, patients can choose between hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PS) as treatment options. This correlational study was intended to investigate the kidney patients’ perception on dialysis treatment and their quality of life, based on their socio-demographic profiles, and the efficacy, convenience and safety of dialysis treatment. A total of 21 respondents, who had initially undergone hemodialysis (HD), then shifted to peritoneal dialysis (PD), were selected from different dialysis centers located in Sta. Cruz and Bambang, Manila as well as hospitals situated in Manila, Quezon, and Pasay City. A modified-questionnaire was prepared, which contained general information about the respondents, and items focused on the efficacy, convenience and safety of their dialysis treatment, in response to their quality of life. The results revealed a significant relationship between the perception of dialysis treatment in terms of efficacy, convenience, safety, and quality of life of renal patients. However, age, sex and socio-economic status of the respondents showed no correlation in the perception of dialysis treatment.

Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, quality of life, perception