Saule B. Bodesova, Nazym S. Sagandykova, Kurmet Danebek, Bagdat G. Sultanova, Madina B. Baurzhan, Yerbol S. Onalbekov
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Abstract
Introduction
End-stage renal disease patients have impaired health-related quality of life as compared to the general population due to the combined effects of the disease and hemodialysis (HD) therapy. As a result, poor quality of life increases their risk of mortality and hospitalization and affects their general well-being. While existing rehabilitation programs aim to improve physical activity in HD patients, the link between work status, particularly within the first year of treatment, and their quality of life remains unclear.
Objectives
This study aimed to compare the quality of life of working and nonworking end-stage renal disease patients during their first year of HD.
Materials and Methods
The comparative cross-sectional study involved 120 patients (60 working, 60 non- working) with end-stage renal disease at the hemodialysis (HD) centers during their first year of HD. Patients were administered the SF-36 survey to determine their physical and mental health levels. Statistical analyses, including Mann–Whitney U tests, Spearman's correlation, and multiple regression, were performed using SPSS 22.
Results
Employed patients demonstrated significantly higher physical functioning (MR = 82.37, Me = 41.27) and mental health (MR = 74.33, Me = 47.22) scores compared to non-employed (MR = 38,63, Me = 29.07 and MR = 46.67, Me = 38,14, respectively) (p < 0.001). Employment is a significant predictor of high quality of life (B = 11.6 for PF, B = 6.5 for MH). Despite older age and increased prevalence of comorbidities, employed patients demonstrate better quality of life results.
Conclusion
Employment has a positive effect on the quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure receiving HD, indicating that their regimen may be improved by incorporating work into the treatment program. Employment opportunities for patients with chronic renal failure receiving dialysis should be explored in the future.
期刊介绍:
Hemodialysis International was originally an annual publication containing the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Hemodialysis held in conjunction with the Annual Dialysis Conference. Since 2003, Hemodialysis International is published quarterly and contains original papers on clinical and experimental topics related to dialysis in addition to the Annual Dialysis Conference supplement. This journal is a must-have for nephrologists, nurses, and technicians worldwide. Quarterly issues of Hemodialysis International are included with your membership to the International Society for Hemodialysis.
The journal contains original articles, review articles, and commentary to keep readers completely updated in the field of hemodialysis. Edited by international and multidisciplinary experts, Hemodialysis International disseminates critical information in the field.