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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2018

The impact on quality of life of dialysis patients with renal insufficiency.

Marta Dąbrowska-Bender, Grażyna Dykowska, Wioletta Żuk, Magdalena Milewska, Anna Staniszewska

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68 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. Effect of Exercise on Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis · 2026
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  2. Patient-reported outcome measures for life participation in peritoneal dialysis: a systematic review.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2021
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5 authors.

Marta Dąbrowska-BenderDepartment of Clinical Dietetics, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Grażyna DykowskaDepartment of Public Health, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Wioletta ŻukDepartment of Surgery, Transplantation and Extracorporeal Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Magdalena MilewskaDepartment of Clinical Dietetics, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Anna StaniszewskaDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThe aim of the study was the subjective assessment of the quality of life (QoL) of 140 patients treated with dialysis (peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis).

backgroundChronic kidney disease and the methods of its treatment play an important part in shaping the QoL of patients receiving dialysis. As a result, kidney failure causes many limitations in patients' physical, mental, and social activities.

methodsThe instrument to measure the QoL was the authors' own questionnaire made on the basis of Kidney Disease and Quality of Life Short Form version 1.2 (KDQOL - SF 1.2) and their selection of areas influencing the perceived QoL of chronically ill patients.

resultsThe research showed that patients receiving peritoneal dialysis assessed their QoL in its different dimensions as much higher than patients receiving hemodialysis. The parameter having the biggest negative impact on the QoL of patients receiving hemodialysis was an impeded possibility to continue work or studies and a change of life plans. The will to live was more highly assessed by patients receiving peritoneal dialysis as compared to patients receiving hemodialysis.

conclusionIn order to improve the functioning of hemodialysis patients in a manner most similar to healthy persons, the renal replacement therapy should consider patients' individual needs and expectations, ie, guarantee flexible hours of work or study and of receiving dialysis. In addition, patients treated with hemodialysis should receive psychological care, in particular those demonstrating emotional problems, in order to achieve better results in therapy and improve their QoL.

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hemodialysisnegative symptomsperitoneal dialysisquality of liferenal failurerenal replacement therapy

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PMCPMC5916456

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