“Assessment of Fatigue and Health Related to Quality of Life among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis Unit at Selected Hospitals of Bagalkot’’.
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Abstract
Background: Fatigue and poor quality of life are commonly problem among chronic kidney disease patients, which usually in proper management of dialysis and also can create serious kidney issues if not treated properly.
Method: The data was collected from 60 patients. By using convenient sample technique data was selected. Fatigue scale was used to assess the level of fatigue & WHO bref-26 Quality of life scale was used to assess quality of life. The comparison of fatigue and quality of life was done using the ‘T’ test and association was determined using the chi-square test.
Results: Majority (73%) of chronic kidney patients has moderate level of fatigue, (25%) peoples has normal fatigue, and (1.67%) of peoples have sever level of fatigue. Majority (86.6%) chronic kidney disease patients having good quality of life,(13.33%) of peoples have poor quality of life.
Conclusion: A statistically negative correlation exists between fatigue and quality of life among chronic kidney disease patients.