ANALYSIS OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS AT ROYAL PRIMA HOSPITAL MEDAN

Clinical Medicine

Kidney failure is a severe health problem that has a significant impact on the quality of life and life expectancy of patients. In Indonesia, the prevalence of kidney failure is increasing due to several risk factors, such as unhealthy diet, diabetes, and hypertension. Hemodialysis, a commonly used renal replacement therapy, plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of the patient's body. This study was conducted at Royal Prima Medan Hospital to analyze the factors affecting the quality of life of hemodialysis patients. The research method used is quantitative non-experimental with a descriptive approach and associative analysis. The population of this study was hemodialysis patients who averaged 29 people per month, while the sample was 25 people selected by accidental sampling. Data was collected through several methods, including interviews, filling out Google Form questionnaires, collecting secondary data from hospitals, and tertiary data from valid sources. Data analysis was carried out through univariate, bivariate analysis (Chi-Square test), and multivariate analysis (multiple logistic regression). The results showed that factors such as age, sex, psychological condition, physical condition, and family support had a significant relationship with the quality of life of hemodialysis patients. Young patients (<60 years) tend to have a better quality of life, as do female patients and patients who receive good family support. From these results, it is recommended that the treatment of hemodialysis patients be carried out holistically and individualized, taking into account these factors to improve patients' quality of life. More effective treatment strategies can be developed by understanding and responding to the specific needs of each hemodialysis patient at Royal Prima Medan Hospital.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.