Educational approaches focusing on the quality of life of people with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis: an integrative review

Authors

  • Pedro Cezar Beraldo Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
  • Simone Tetu Moysés Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
  • Renata Iani Werneck Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
  • Eduardo Santana de Araujo Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
  • Samuel Jorge Moysés Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.003.AR01

Abstract

Introduction: The impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on the quality of life of patients receiving hemodialysis is widely studied. Despite the vast amount of literature on the topic, it is still important to investigate the educational approaches related to this population’s quality of life, evolution, and treatment. Objective: To systematically review the literature on educational approaches focusing on people with CKD receiving hemodialysis. Methods: An integrative systematic review of studies published between 2010 and 2015 was conducted using the PubMed, LILACS, PROQUEST, SCIENCEDIRECT, and SciELO databases using the keywords “quality of life and hemodialysis and adults”, with their translation equivalents in Portuguese and Spanish. Results: The studies included in this review investigated biological conditions, treatment adherence, psychosocial conditions, and even spiritual influence. These studies unanimously recognized the validity of educational approaches, be it for treatment adherence, actor´s empowerment, or self-knowledge, as well as the importance of addressing a wider patient view and participatory therapy planning. Conclusion: The quality of life of people with CKD is a widely and differently studied topic, but the number of educational approaches focusing on this group of patients is modest and poorly represented in the existing literature. The few studies that address this topic are in complete agreement about the importance and relevance of educational approaches for people with CKD. We conclude that patient adherence, participation, and empowerment should be considered and encouraged.

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Published

2017-09-29

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