Abstract
ABSTRACTObjective: to evaluate the instrumental and emotional social support of patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. Method: descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample was sized for convenience and included 103 participants under treatment in a Renal Replacement Therapy Unit. Data were collected through individual interviews, using the Social Support Scale. Results: the mean scores of the emotional and instrumental social support were 3.92 (± 0.78) and 3.81 (± 0.69) respectively, an indication of good support received. The most frequent sources of instrumental and emotional social support mentioned by participants were partners, spouse, companion or boyfriend and friends. Conclusion: patients with chronic kidney disease have high social support, both instrumental and emotional, and the main support comes from the family.
Highlights
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function, which is classified according to the glomerular filtration rate[1]
In view of the theoretical framework presented and the relative earliness of research, this study aims to produce knowledge on the social support of patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis
In the search of studies on social support to patients with chronic kidney disease, it was observed a lack of research using the Social Support Scale as the data collection instrument
Summary
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function, which is classified according to the glomerular filtration rate[1]. Deal with the chronicity of the disease and the limitations imposed by the treatment is necessary for the patients on replacement therapy and has an important psychological impact for these individuals. Hemodialysis, in particular, is responsible for a restricted daily routine since it imposes limitations on individuals affecting the biological, psychological and social aspects of their lives. This leads to a break in their lifestyle, causing the need to adapt to this new condition[4]
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