scholarly journals The scope of homoeopathy in improving the quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease: A case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 4-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehvish Haris Dandoti ◽  
Anand Ramchandra Kapse
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Objectives: Lifestyle disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases eventually affect the kidneys, often causing renal failure. The current gold standard methods for managing renal failure are renal replacement therapy and haemodialysis. Unfortunately, dialysis deteriorates the patient’s quality of life (QOL). Homoeopaths rarely treat cases with such advanced irreversible pathology; the scope of homoeopathy in such cases is, therefore, unclear. We observed the effect of homoeopathy as an adjuvant on the QOL in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The QOL was assessed using the Marathi version of the Kidney Disease QOL Short Form 1.3 (KDQOL SF version 1.3). Materials and Methods: Three Indian patients with ESRD (two men and one woman, individualized ages 38, 50 and 54 years) consented to have their data published. The cases were managed with constitutional homoeopathic remedies in the 50 millesimal (LM) potency as an adjuvant to their current allopathic medications and were observed for 6 months. They were assessed with the Marathi version of the KDQOL SF 1.3 before and after homoeopathic management along with regular haemodialysis. Results: The patients showed significant improvements in the QOL, especially in the areas of sleep, pain, symptoms and problems, cognitive functioning, emotional well-being and social functioning, as assessed based on the increase in scores in their respective domains. Conclusion: The results of the observations are promising and in concurrence with homoeopathic philosophy; the benefits of constitutional medicines were seen. All three patients showed an improvement in their QOL. However, studies with larger sample size and randomised controlled trial study design are suggested. Homoeopathic constitutional treatment has a significant impact on the QOL in patients with ESRD.

Quality of Life in Children with End-Stage Renal Disease: Does Treatment Modality Matter?

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 190-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wai-Ming Lai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Kidney Graft ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Specific Instrument ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

In children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a useful and important clinical measure for monitoring the child's well-being and functional status. One of the commonly used generic HRQOL instruments in children is the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, because an ESRD-specific instrument for children is still lacking. In the limited studies of HRQOL in children with ESRD, a significant effect of ESRD is seen, with significantly lower HRQOL scores than are seen in healthy children. In future, a pediatric ESRD-specific instrument is needed to address differences in HRQOL between children on hemodialysis, on peritoneal dialysis, and with a kidney graft.

KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN GAGAL GINJAL KRONIS YANG MENJALANI HEMODIALISIS DI RSUD CHASAN BOESOIRIE TERNATE

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
FATHUL RISKY
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Introduction. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a result of structural and functional renal failure has a high progressivity leading to an end stage renal disease (ESRD), thus a therapy is needed to replace the renal function such as hemodialysis. Long term hemodialysis therapy affects many aspects of life and degrading the quality of life of the patient. Method. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Chasan Boesoirie Hospital, Ternate. Primary data, such as socio-demography were taken through history taking and medical records. Quality of life was assessed using Kidney Disease Quality of Life - Short Form (KDQOL-SF)-36 TM which has been used to measure quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Results. From this study a sample of 77 patients was obtained, of which 41 were male (53.25%) and 36 were female (46.75%). Of the three quality of life components assessed, KDCS components were 78.65 ± 13.39; the MCS component 54.67 ± 7.53; and PCS components 42.47 ± 7.76. Conclusions. From the results of the study it was found that the highest KDQOL-36TM score was obtained for the kidney disease component (KDCS), then the mental health component (MCS), and the lowest score for the physical health component (PCS). Of all the variables hypothesized to affect the quality of life of kidney failure patients undergoing hemodialis, not a single variable was found to be significantly affected (P value> 0.05).Keywords: end-stage renal disease, hemodialysis, quality of life.

scholarly journals Exploring the Quality of Life of Jordanian Children and Adolescents with End Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (35) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Raghad Abdelkader ◽  
Amani Anwar Khalil ◽  
Rami Masaadi ◽  
Manal Ibrahim Al-Kloub ◽  
Intima Alrimawi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Background: Depression is a common psychosocial problem that negatively affects the lives and relationships of school-age children, adolescents, and adults both in private and public. Purpose: To explore the psychosocial well-being among Jordanian schoolage children and adolescents who are complaining of end stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis. Method and Design: The study was carried out using a descriptive crosssectional correlation design. A convenient sample of 121 school-age children and adolescent were recruited from seven major dialysis units in Jordan . The children's psychosocial well-being was measured by using a self-report questionnaire. This, however, includes demographic data, adherence to treatment, Dialysis Patient-Perceived Exercise Benefits, and Barriers Scale. Also, Pediatrics Quality of Life PedsQL 3.0 ESRD and Depression Scale for Children were used for data collection

scholarly journals Burden, psychological well-being and quality of life of caregivers of end stage renal disease patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluseyi A Adejumo ◽  
Ikponmwosa O. Iyawe ◽  
Ayodeji A. Akinbodewa ◽  
Olatunji S. Abolarin ◽  
Emmanuel O. Alli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

QUALITY OF LIFE OF GREEK PATIENTS WITH END STAGE RENAL DISEASE UNDERGOING HAEMODIALYSIS

2010 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kastrouni ◽  
Eleni Sarantopoulou ◽  
Georgios Aperis ◽  
Polichronis Alivanis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

scholarly journals Predictors of quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis

2015 ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Saad ◽  
Youssef El-Douaihy ◽  
Elias Moussaly ◽  
Chetana Rondla ◽  
Christine Boumitri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage
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