The concept of HRQoL for patients on hemodialysis in Saudi Arabia: an exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The concept of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), a patient-reported outcome measure, is poorly defined within the Saudi literature. There is a lack of culturally adapted measures to assess the HRQoL of patients on hemodialysis in Saudi Arabia. Hence, this study aims to explore and define the concept of HRQoL, identify its key domains and develop a conceptual model as perceived by patients with renal failure who are undergoing hemodialysis in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

Qualitative research methods was used; data were collected in one dialysis center in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. Twenty-two semi structured qualitative interviews were conducted using a topic guide. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis methods as the transcripts were coded, the cat

SUBMITTER: Al Garni RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8709990 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature