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Quality of life and well‐being of people receiving haemodialysis treatment in S cotland: A cross‐sectional survey
Author(s) -
Alshraifeen Ali,
McCreaddie May,
Evans Josie MM
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of nursing practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1440-172X
pISSN - 1322-7114
DOI - 10.1111/ijn.12194
Subject(s) - quality of life (healthcare) , mental health , medicine , cross sectional study , population , anxiety , social support , well being , dialysis , gerontology , disease , end stage renal disease , physical health , sf 36 , psychiatry , clinical psychology , hemodialysis , health related quality of life , psychology , environmental health , nursing , pathology , psychotherapist
End‐stage renal disease is a complex, progressive and debilitating illness that affects patients’ quality of life, physical and mental health, well‐being, social functioning and emotional health. A cross‐sectional survey was carried out in renal dialysis centres in Scotland to assess patients’ health status and the impact of haemodialysis treatment on quality of life and well‐being. Participants scored considerably lower than the UK general population in all domains of health‐related quality of life, although mental health components were nearer to general population norms than physical health components. However, nearly half of the participants achieved a score on a general well‐being questionnaire that was indicative of stress and anxiety. Increasing age was associated with better overall mental health but worse physical functioning. Increasing levels of hope and support were associated with improved general well‐being.