Self-perception of the quality of lify of chronic kidney patients in light of human needs theory

Chronic Kidney Disease - CKD is a worldwide public health problem, due to its high mortality rate. The multiple experiences and complications experienced by the chronic renal patient– CRP incite inquietudes around the understanding of Quality of Life - QL of those on hemodialysis treatment. Objective: To analyze the self-perception of QL related to health of CRP on hemodialysis, in the light Abraham Maslow's theory. Methods: QL was assessed by KDQOL-36TM,which is an abbreviated 36-item version that assesses health-related QLdialytic patients.Results: In the dimension of the burden of CKD, it is statistically stated that all topics affect considerably the life of individuals through the items that question whether CKD affects a lot in your life, whether your time is much allocated to CKD etc. As for Maslow's theory, all the needs in the hierarchical pyramid were affected. That, all measures of the instrument showed a sensitivity and impairment of the users' human needs. Conclusion: This study reinforces that it is important to know the whole background of the patient and shows that essential changes can be made to improve their health status, thus helping for the patient's commitment to treatment and consequent improvement their health related QoL.