Autocuidado en pacientes pos hemodializados de un centro nefrológico de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Hemodialysis is a procedure that allows the removalof water and debris that accumulate due to kidney disease. The blood travelsfrom the arterio-venous fistula, through pipes or blood lines to the dialyser, where it cleanses and returns to the body. The success of hemodialysis will depend on the capacity of self-care patients have to develop activities ofdaily living and the effects imposed by the disease; patients must change their lifestyle to survive, learn and perform activities to take care of themselves. Self-care becomes a fundamental element in the promotion of quality of life since it allows the human being to exercise his autonomy, decide on hisown well-being and participate actively in actions that improve the conditions in which he develops. Objective: To determine the self-care of nutrition and hygiene in the patients who received the Hemodialytic treatment. Materials and methods:The type of study is descriptive, quantitative andlongitudinal, carried out at the Hemodialysis Center "CENAG SA". Results: Of which 64% of patients do not perform any type of physical activity, the level of self-care capacity in regards to food is low, according to data 64% if they consume salt, 55% if they consume liquids, the 73% do not control their weight. Conclusion:In this present investigation it can be observed that patients have a low level in terms of post-hemodialysis care.