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Abstract
Chronic renal failure is a worldwide public health problem with increasing prevalence, high costs and poor outcomes. CRF and its treatment can severely compromise QOL of people affected by disease. QOL is becoming increasingly important as an outcome measure of health care and QOL issues influence the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health and medical services. Providing an optimal QOL involves a concerted effort by all members as active partners.The aims of this study were to assess quality of life for chronic renal failure patients, compare between quality of life for both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients, and suggestion of rehabilitation solutions based on patients’ needs to improve their QOL.A descriptive research design was used to reach the aims of the study. A sample of convenience of 150 patients divided to 75 patients maintained on HD and 75 patients maintained on PD.Tools used to accomplish the aim of the study:A questionnaire sheet including 104 questions covering the following items:1- Sociodemographic characteristics of the subjects.2- Subjects past and present medical history.3- Quality of Life Scale.Quality of life of dialysis patients was affected, majority of them had impaired physiological QOL while majority of them had normal psychological QOL and QOL for HD patients had been more satisfying than PD patients. The total knowledge of most dialysis patients was dissatisfied. The current study projects the following recommendations: 1- The need for continuous educational programs for ESRD patients and their families about the renal failure disease, management strategies, complications and ways to alleviate it.2- There is a need for continuous monitoring and evaluating QOL of dialysis patients to early detecting and solving any problem.3- Supply dialysis units with psychotherapists, social workers, and dietitians to assess patients needs and intervene with them.4- Establish a rehabilitation program for dialysis patients to improve HRQOL.5- Continuous educational program for health team to increase their knowledge about the importance of improving QOL through improving quality of care. 6- Encourage social agencies to support these patients who suffer from chronic illness.