Estudio de calidad de vida de los pacientes que reciben tratamiento de hemodiálisis en zona central de Manabí en relación a la calidad de atención sanitaria.

Abstract

Chronic renal failure is a disease that has a considerable impact on the lifestyle of those who suffer from it, mainly because it affects their health both physically and mental deriving complications in lifestyle due to the radical changes they must face. Therefore, the general objective of this research aims to analyze the quality of life of hemodialysis patients in renal units in the central area of Manabí in relation to the quality of health care, so the study approach is quantitative, with a non-experimental design, cross-sectional and descriptive scope, based on data collection techniques carried out on a total of 90 patients of the Renacer Integral Dialysis Clinic through questionnaires of questions under the KDQOL - 36 and SERVQUAL modality, which allowed determining the relationship between the quality of care and the quality of life of patients suffering from this disease. The results determined that the patients who receive these treatments are mostly attended at a clinical level and the psychological aspects are neglected, therefore, stress, anxiety and depression problems are derived, which have repercussions on their lifestyle. Thus, it is concluded that it is important to implement a psychological department to support patients and their families by reducing the impact of clinical factors through the search for emotional care alternatives to adequately face the disease from a personal and family approach.