Quality of Life of Palestinian Patients on Hemodialysis: Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemodialysis is life-saving and life-altering, affecting patients' quality of life. The management of dialysis patients often focuses on renal replacement therapy to improve clinical outcomes and remove excess fluid; however, the patient's quality of life is often not factored in.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the quality of life of patients on dialysis in Palestine using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL-SFTM) questionnaire.

Methods

A multicenter cross-sectional observational study was conducted at multiple dialysis centers in Palestine, including 271 participants receiving renal replacement therapy. Demographics, socioeconomic, and disease status data were collected. The Arabic version of KDQOL-SFTM was used to assess

SUBMITTER: Naseef HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10019961 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature