Perception of chronic kidney disease patients about hemodialytic treatment

Abstract

Objective: Analyze / describe perceptions of hemodialysis patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Method: Integrative literature review, with collection of articles from the PUBMED database from September 9 to 16, 2020. 11 articles were analyzed, the information organized in the categories: physical aspects versus quality of life; life perspective; physical perception and its implications. Result: concerning physical aspects versus quality of life, the patient with CKD is affected by physical aspects such as edema, loss of independence and autonomy in work activities due to symptoms. Regarding the perspective of life, CKD was seen as limiting social life and death sentence, however, it appeared as a postponer of this event. Regarding physical perception and its implications, women are more concerned with physical / aesthetic changes, while men are concerned with changing roles. Conclusion: the development of interventions to improve knowledge about the disease is indicated.