La malattia renale cronica: qualità di vita, ansia e depressione in un gruppo di pazienti in fase pre-dialitica

Patients with chronic diseases frequently show a marked deterioration in their quality of life (QoL). This paper was aimed at investigating on both the prevalence psychological disorders and impact QoL patients renal failure. The survey conducted 155 patients, aged 77±11 years, 104/51 M/F, failure conservative treatment (stages IV-V) referring to Nephrology Unit Mauriziano Hospital, Turin. 13 them (8.4%) were 30-64 63 (40.6%) 65-79 years 79 (51%) 80 older. Two validated questionnaires administered, namely SF-12 (general state health) HADS (anxiety depression). Sixty-five percent believed have low associated health, finding difficulties daily activities. all psychologic disturbances higher females (p = 0.09) more comorbidities 0.05). Depression frequent elderly 0.05) 0.012). Among or over, we found rate 36% for anxiety 51% depression. In depression strongly < 0.01). conclusion, compared general population, either depression, both, present lower scores. Clinical teams dedicated management should pursue an interdisciplinary approach order provide suitable monitoring support if needed.