Cinematherapy and quality of life of a patient on dialysis: case study

Abstract

This article reports the case study of a patient with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, who participated in cinema therapy sessions in a specialized clinic. The objective was to evaluate the possible effects of cinema sessions on the patient, as a complementary therapy during dialysis, to improve well-being and quality of life (QOL). Eight sessions were held, once a week, using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life questionnaire – Short Form 1.3, before and after the sessions. Scores were established and comparisons were made with data from the literature to assess the patient's well-being and QOL. Increases in scores were observed in most dimensions of the questionnaire after the sessions, suggesting that cinema therapy was significant in the patient's perception of QOL. In conclusion, more studies in the area are important to strengthen the perspective of using cinematherapy, as a complementary therapeutic strategy, in dialysis clinics.