TITLE:
The Effect of Anemia on Quality of Life and Self-Care Agency in Turkey Hemodialysis Patients
AUTHORS:
Besey Ören, Neriman Zengin
KEYWORDS:
Anemia, Nursing Care, Hemodialysis, Self-Care Agency, Quality of Life
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nursing,
Vol.6 No.6,
June
9,
2016
ABSTRACT: Objective: Anemia is an important complication which affects quality of life and self-care agency in hemodialysis patients. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of anemia on quality of life and self-care agency in adult patients who receive chronic hemodialysis treatment. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the Quality of Life Scale, the Self Care Agency Scale, and a data form were administered to 136 hemodialysis patients who were receiving treatment three hospital-based dialysis units in Istanbul. Results: The health perception of cases whose hemoglobin level was 12 mg/dl and above was significantly better than those whose hemoglobin level was lower than 12 mg/dl. Hemoglobin levels were significantly and positively correlated to physical role function, general health, and health from the previous year (p