Analysis of the physical aspects of quality of life of kidney recipients* Análise dos aspectos físicos da qualidade de vida de receptores de rim Análisis de los aspectos físicos de la calidad de vida de receptores de riñón
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5 PhD, Department of Nursing, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil. ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the main factors of the physical domain modified after kidney transplantation and analyze the influence of those aspects in the perception of Overall quality of life (QOL). Method: Longitudinal study, conducted with 63 chronic kidney patients, evaluated before and after kidney transplant, using the quality of life scale proposed by the World Health Organization. Results: we observed significant improvement in the physical aspects of QOL after kidney transplantation. Significant correlations were observed between physical aspects and the Overall QOL. Conclusion: The kidney transplant generated improvement in all physical aspects of QOL. The factors that showed stronger correlation with the Overall QOL before the transplant were the capacity to work and pain. After the transplant, the perception of need for treatment was the factor that showed stronger correlation with the Overall QOL.
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