Loza R
Peru
Research Article
Quality of Life of Children with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Renal Replacement Therapy
Author(s): Yampufé PAM, Loza R, Vasquez J, Baique P and Reyes MYampufé PAM, Loza R, Vasquez J, Baique P and Reyes M
Introduction: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a major health problem. The Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) of children with end-stage renal disease influences their future life in terms of autonomy, psychosexual development, and social integration.
Objective: To evaluate the HRQOL of children with ESRD according to the modality of renal replacement therapy: Hemodialysis (HD), Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), and Renal Transplant (RT).
Population and Methods: Cross-sectional, observational, prospective study that included 79 children between 5 and 17 years of age (mean of 13.3 ± 3.4) diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (with renal replacement therapy). The applied questionnaire was KINDL®.
Results: Of the79 children and adolescents with ESRD, 39 (49.4%) had PD, 21 (26.6%) had HD, and.. View More»
