O SIGNIFICADO DA HEMODIÁLISE PARA O PACIENTE PORTADOR DE INSUFICIÊNCIA RENAL CRÔNICA

Abstract

This study aims to know the meanings that hemodialysis may have for patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency, in an attempt to identify the factors that may interfere directly in the daily life of these patients and their quality of life. We interviewed 12 patients who were included in the inclusion criteria of the study, enrolled in Nefrosul - Renal Disease Clinic Ltda., Located in the city of Varginha, Southern Minas Gerais. The data were collected through two instruments, one containing personal identification data of the patients and the other containing an interview script, the results were submitted to systematized analysis and interpretation, with which it was possible to show that the quality of life of patients with lRC after initiating hemodialysis treatment, has a great chance of progressing and providing well-being, however, non-acceptance of the disease and dependence on hemodialysis therapy provoke a series of sensations such as disability, loss of freedom, disability, among others that interfere directly in adherence to treatment. Therefore, in addition to the need for sound technical and scientific knowledge, it is extremely important that the nursing professional is aware of the meanings that hemodialysis can have for patients with CRI undergoing hemodialysis, in order to establish a relationship founded on trust, understanding. and also for the assistance rendered to be effective and humanized.