Volume 29, Issue 166, December 2025

Assessment of quality of life in patients undergoing dialysis

Martyna Winiarska^1♦, Dominika Wiśniewska¹, Michał Klimas¹, Dominik Jucha¹, Arkadiusz Jamro², Sabina Krupa- Nurcek³

¹Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
²Medical Center ZOZ 2 in Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
³Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland

^♦Corresponding author
Martyna Winiarska, Świętej Kingi 24/44 Street, 35-614 Rzeszów, Poland

ABSTRACT

Dialysis is a a method of renal replacement therapy, most often caused by chronic renal failure, and is a significant clinical and social problem, as it affects the lives of patients undergoing it in many ways. On the one hand, it is a particularly effective and irreplaceable method; on the other hand, it is associated with several disadvantages and limitations in patients' daily functioning. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life of dialysis patients and highlight the most common complaints associated with this therapy. The study involved 100 adults undergoing chronic dialysis. A specially designed questionnaire, consisting of both single- and multiple-choice questions, was used as a diagnostic tool. The questions concerned the physical condition, mental health, social and professional activity, as well as the sexual sphere of the patients. The study results show that dialysis therapy substantially affects overall patient well-being. Patients reported experiencing fatigue, headaches, nausea, and generalized weakness. Respondents also experienced low mood, impaired interpersonal relationships, reduced physical activity, and decreased sexual satisfaction. The study shows that dialysis patients experience a significantly reduced quality of life, affecting multiple life domains. Patient and family education, along with targeted psychological and dietary support, are crucial in addressing these challenges. Regularly assessing quality of life should be integrated into comprehensive patient care.

Keywords: dialysis, quality of life, renal replacement therapy, side effects

Medical Science, 2025, 29, e234ms3775

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v29i166.e234ms3775

Published: 24 December 2025