Quality of life of patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Abstract

End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a serious medical disorder leading to impaired Quality oflife (QOL). QOL as perceived by patients with ESRD is an important measure of patient outcome. However, there is paucity of literature that assesses the QOL of patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) in our country. A descriptive study was undertaken to assess the QOL of patients on CAPD and to determine the relationship between QOL and selected demographic and clinical variables. A total of 33 subjects were chosen by consecutive sampling technique. Data was collected using self-administered Questionnaire - Kidney Disease Quality of life (KDQOL-SF™ 1.3) questionnaire. The mean age was 53.06+80yrs and the most common cause of ESRD was chronic disease (66.7%) i.e. Diabetes mellitus (33.3%). The overall QOL was satisfactory (58.28+11.5). Highest mean QOL scores were in the area of dialysis staff encouragement (87.50), and symptoms (83.01). The lowest mean score of QOL was in the area of burden of kidney disease (32.27), and role physical (38.78). Highest QOL scores in the area of ‘dialysis staff encouragement’ emphasises on the role of nurses and health care team in optimising the QOL of patients on CAPD.