The importance of nurses in improving the quality of life of hemodialysis patients

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease is an important Public Health problem due to its high rates of morbidity and mortality, it is a disease characterized by the slow and continuous loss of kidney function, a fact that causes, among other changes, the progressive accumulation of toxins and metabolism waste in the blood. . Thus, with the intention of removing impure and toxic substances from the blood and excess water in the body, hemodialysis becomes the most assertive method, although there are some restrictions due to this therapeutic treatment, such as dietary changes in basic and social daily activities. Objective: It aims to analyze the aspects that influence the good quality of life of the hemodialysis patient, and describe the importance of nursing care to the patient on hemodialysis, as well as the particularities of the disease and the role of the nurse. Methodology: bibliographic review with search in books, magazines, articles, publications by agencies and institutions such as the Ministry of Health. The search for information was based on data available online found on platforms such as: Scielo and Google Scholar. Conclusion: It is in nursing that many patients find solace and motivation to continue with the treatment. It was identified that the nurse and the nursing team have a fundamental role in helping the patient to have an improvement in the quality of life, guiding the patient to live with his limits and accompanying the evolution of the treatment, focusing on acting in a preventive way to possible complications with patients before, during and after hemodialysis, in addition to helping with emotional and family issues.