Assessment of Quality of Life and Self Efficacy among the Patients Undergoing Heamodialysis in Selected Dialysis Unit of West Bengal
Abstract: Introduction: Haemodialysis is the most common procedure often used to treat patients with advanced and permanent kidney failure. Since the 1960s, haemodialysis became a useful treatment for kidney failure.1 It has a great impact in life that can cause a severe stress and bring a change of emotional reactions2. More specifically, haemodialysis affects the physical and psychological well-being of the patients and their social and economic status, ensuing a large number of patients with psychological distress3. Chronic kidney disease is a major public health problem throughout the world. In the last 10 years, it is seen that the prevalence and frequency of CKD has risen steadily by four to eight percent per year throughout the world. It becomes a global threat with significant morbidity and mortality. It decreases patients? overall quality of life (QOL). QOL is used to evaluate the general well being of individuals. It may vary according to the patient as well as the disease condition.4 The study was mainly aimed at to measure the Quality of Life (QoL) and self efficacy the of patients undergoing heamodyalysis and to find out the relationship between QoL and self efficacy.5 Methods: In this cross section survey a total of 80 patients attended heamodyalysis unit of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Medical College and Hospital were assigned by convenience sampling technique. The primary outcomes were self efficacy and quality of life of patients who gave consent for participation. The data were collected through WHOQOL-BREF assessment scale and (SEMCD-6) tool which were checked for reliability prior administration of the tool. Results: The result shows that there was a noticeable relationship (p
Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, haemodyalysis, quality of life, self efficacy
How to Cite?: Ruma Roy, Swagata Maity, Juli Das, "Assessment of Quality of Life and Self Efficacy among the Patients Undergoing Heamodialysis in Selected Dialysis Unit of West Bengal", Volume 14 Issue 6, June 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1752-1755, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25625235158, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25625235158