Quality of life in patients with maintenance hemodialysis and its influencing factors

ZHOU Gang; WANG Li-ning; FAN Qiu-ling; LI Zi-long; LI Xiao-li; FENG Jiang-min; MA Jian-fei

Abstract：Objective A total of 102 ESRD patients undergoing hcmodialysis for over 3 months in our dialysis center were asked to complete the SF-36 scales. They were also assessed by Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD17). Univariate analysis was performed to determine the impact of factors such as age, gender, employment status,education, mental status and dialysis status on their quality of life. Methods The 102 patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis for over 3 months in our dialysis center completed the SF-36 scales with self-administration, and they were also assessed by Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD17). Univariate analysis was performed to determine the impact of variables such as age, gender, employment status, education, mental status and dialysis status on the quality of life in patients. Results The scores of PF,RP,BP,GH ,VT,SF,RE and MH in patients were significantly lower than those in the normal controls(P < 0.01). Univariate analysis demonstrated that depression, gender,employment status and history of other diseases were negatively correlated with the PCS and MCS(P < 0. 05). Clinical correlation analysis showed that age was negatively correlated with PF, VT, SF and MCS (P < 0. 05). Conclusion The quality of life of patients on maintenance hemodialysis is markedly lower than that of the general population. Depression,female gender,unemployment, history of other diseases and older age are significant factors of the quality of life for patients on maintenance hemodialysis.