Calidad de vida en pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica, sometidas a tratamiento de hemodiálisis en un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil en el año 2024.

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease that significantly limits patients' quality of life, especially those who depend on hemodialysis as replacement therapy. Objective: To determine the quality of life of patients with CKD undergoing hemodialysis treatment at a hospital in the city of Guayaquil during the year 2024. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Population: 101 patients with CRF undergoing hemodialysis. Instrument: KDQOL SF-12. Results: 37.60% are between 56 and 65 years old, 60% are female, 49.50% have a low-to-medium level of education, and 90.10% live in urban areas. 70% are of medium economic status, and 40.60% have been undergoing treatment for between two and three years. In terms of psychosocial factors, although 85.1% reported family support, high levels of anxiety (32.70%), sadness (40%), social isolation (43.60%), and economic difficulties (50.50%) were identified. Conclusion: The KDQOL-SF-12 parameters showed that 39.6% perceive their health as poor, with a predominance of physical limitations, low vitality, and emotional distress.