Acompañamiento psicológico para mejorar la calidad de vida en pacientes con el tratamiento de hemodiálisis en el Hospital Quito N°1 de la policía nacional, en el periodo de abril del 2022 a septiembre del 2022

Abstract

This intervention work was carried out in order to provide psychological support to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment at Hospital Quito N°1 of the National Police. The main problem is the rate of patients with renal failure who have poor adherence to treatment. People with chronic kidney disease have difficulty eliminating toxins and controlling the amount of water in the body, so they must undergo renal replacement therapy. Patients on hemodialysis affect their lifestyle and quality of life, and the treatment leads to the appearance of symptoms such as fatigue, pain, anxiety, financial problems and negative feelings, and as a consequence, their mood deteriorates and their treatment fails. After identifying this problem, psychological support was provided using tools such as the Gencat scale and general information sessions on chronic kidney disease, diet, fluid restriction and healthy habits, whereby relaxation techniques were discussed to reduce symptoms caused by hemodialysis treatment and improve mood.