QUALITY OF LIFE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE PATIENTS GETTING THE TREATMENT OF HEMODIALYSIS

Objective: The objective of this study is to find out the QoL (Quality of Life) & social support for the patients getting the treatment of hemodialysis.

Methodology: One hundred and sixty four patients were the part of this research work who were getting the treatment for hemodialysis. The collection of the information carried out on the PCI (Personal Information Form), a form for medical findings and a questionnaire.

Results: The findings of this case study shows that life quality of the patients suffering from hemodialysis is very less. Females & married participants found with high values of PCS & retired patients found with the low MCS. A high support of a specific person was present in the case of married patients & high support of friend was present in the case of retired patient.

Conclusion: Low quality of life was present in the patients of hemodialysis & there is a close association among social support and QoL. To enable the patients of hemodialysis to detect and make effectual utilization of the social support sources will assist them to enhance their QoL.

Key Words: participants, support, assist, methodology, findings, association, hemodialysis.