Utilization of the Short-form 36 to measure health-related quality of life among end-stage kidney diseases patients undergoing hemodialysis: Evidence in central Vietnam

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment and identify associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a hospital in central Vietnam. The Short form – 36 (SF – 36) was used to measure HRQOL. Multivariate Tobit regression was utilised. Results showed that among 95 patients, the mean PCS and MCS scores were 44.18 (SD = 19.45) and 48.74 (SD = 19.82), respectively. In physical components, the highest score was bodily pain (mean = 69.9, SD = 26.36). In mental components, the highest score was social function (mean = 55.13, SD = 14.30). Patients who did not depend on others in self-care had a significantly higher MCS score (Coef. = 24.02, 95%CI = 10.54-37.51) than those who entirely relied on others. Patients with 5 – <10 years of dialysis had a lower MCS score (Coef. = –8.52, 95%CI = –16.35 - -0.70) than those under five years. Having only hypertension as a comorbidity was negatively associated with PCS (Coef. = –6.32, 95%CI = –12.45 – –0.20) and MCS (Coef. = –7.73; 95%CI = –13.13 – –2.33) scores. To conclude, patients with ESKD who undergo dialysis experience a diminished quality of life.

KEYWORDS:

• Health-related quality of life
• hemodialysis
• end-stage kidney diseases
• SF-36

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Nguyen Tan Dung

Nguyen Tan Dung is a doctor at Da Nang C Hospital and lecturer in the Rehabilitation department at Da Nang University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology. His expertise focuses on research on patient rehabilitation, patient quality of life, and internal medicine diseases.

Tran Xuan Trinh

Tran Xuan Trinh is a treating physician at the hemodialysis department of Da Nang C Hospital and focuses on research on kidney diseases and patient quality of life.

Ngo Huu Thuan

Ngo Huu Thuan is a treating doctor at Da Nang C Hospital and lecturer at Da Nang University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology. He focuses his research on the topics of diagnostic imaging and patient quality of life.

Truong Van Dung

Truong Van Dung is a rehabilitation technician at C Da Nang Hospital. He focuses his research on rehabilitation issues and patient quality of life.

Le Van Nho

Le Van Nho is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Medicine, Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy. His expertise focuses on the study of medical diseases and patient quality of life.

Nguyen Hoang Thanh

Nguyen Hoang Thanh is a researcher and lecturer in Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam. His expertise focused on public health. He has published many articles in the areas of quality of life, public health, and mental health.

Tran Dinh Trung

Tran Dinh Trung is lecturer and a researcher in Da Nang University of medical Technology and Pharmacy, Danang city, Vietnam. His expertise focused on epidemiology and public health. He has published many articles in the areas of epidemiology, public health, mental health and quality of life.