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A. Swapna Mary ¹, N. Gayathri Priya ²

Affiliations
1 Medical Surgical Department, Sarvodaya College of Nursing, No.11/2, A.D. Halli, Magadi Main Road, Bangalore – 560079, IN
2 Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai-600116, IN

Abstract

Generally patients with ESRD have lower physical activities, muscle performance and quality of life (QOL) than do healthy subjects. Numerous studies have suggested that exercise could improve many indicators of physical functioning, improve self-reported physical functioning and also improve QOL in ESRD patients. In addition, considering that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is major cause of death in patients with advanced CKD, exercise and regular physical activity have the potential to reduce cardiovascular mortality in ESRD patients. Many of the known benefits of exercise in the general population are of particular relevance to the ESRD population. In addition, the poor physical functioning that is experienced by patients who are on dialysis is potentially addressable through exercise interventions. The study of exercise in the ESRD population dates back almost 30 years, and numerous interventions, including aerobic training, resistance exercise training, and combined training programs, have reported beneficial effects. Recently, interventions during hemodialysis sessions have become more popular and have been shown to be safe. It is time that we incorporate exercise into the routine care of patients who are on dialysis, but identification of an optimal training regimen or regimens, according to patient characteristics or needs, is still needed to facilitate implementation of exercise programs.

Keywords

ESRD, Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Exercise, Physical Activity.

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A. Swapna Mary ¹, N. Gayathri Priya ²

Affiliations
1 Medical Surgical Department, Sarvodaya College of Nursing, No.11/2, A.D. Halli, Magadi Main Road, Bangalore – 560079, IN
2 Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai – 600116, IN

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of ESRD in India has increased in the last two decades. It became the major cause for morbidity and mortality. It decreases patients' overall quality of life (QOL). It was proven that the QOL of ESRD patients are very poor and they have to undergo lifelong treatment for their survival. QOL is used to evaluate the general wellbeing of individuals and societies. It may vary according to the patient as well as the disease condition. Objectives: 1. To assess the health related quality of life among client undergoing hemodialysis, in selected hospitals. 2. To find out the association between health related quality of life and selected demographic variables. Methodology: To accomplish the objectives of the study, descriptive designs were used. Hundred hemodialysis patients were selected through purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted at Gayathri Hospital, Bangalore. The investigator developed five point rating scale was used as a tool to collect the data. Results: The results revealed that out of hundred samples, 43% has the worst possible HRQOL, 57% has better possible HRQOL and no one was having best possible quality of life. There was a significant association between the health related quality of life and variables such as age, gender, type of family, educational qualification, occupation, etc. Conclusion: Making the appropriate changes in the lifestyle and adhering to the treatment regimen will help in great progress of the health status and therefore the health related quality of life can be improved to the best optimum level.

Keywords

HRQOL, Hemodialysis, ESRD, General Wellbeing.

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