The Assessment of The Quality of Life in Kidney Transplant Recipients in Ahvaz, Iran

Background: The health-related quality of life in patients who have received kidney transplants plays a crucial role in determining the timing of their dialysis initiation and their involvement in family and community settings. Consequently, this study was conducted to evaluate the quality of life among kidney transplant recipients. Method: This research is a retrospective descriptive-analytical study involving patients who have undergone kidney transplantation within the past year, carried out at Golestan and Imam Khomeini Ahvaz hospitals. A specific questionnaire, the KDQOL-SF, was employed to gather data on the quality of life of these patients. The study comprised ۲۷ participants who were at least ۶-months post-transplant. Results: The results indicated that the overall quality of life among the participants was average, with those who were one-year post-transplant reporting improved quality of life scores. It was observed that men and married individuals had significantly higher quality of life scores compared to their female and single counterparts. Furthermore, participants aged ۲۶ to ۳۰ years exhibited the highest quality of life scores, and a significant positive correlation was found between quality of life and the level of social support received by kidney transplant patients. Conclusion: In summary, the findings of this study suggest that the quality of life for kidney transplant recipients is generally average, with notable improvements occurring one year after the procedure. Additionally, demographic factors such as gender, marital status, and age, along with the presence of social support, are significant determinants of quality of life in this demographic.

کلیدواژه ها:

Kidney Diseases ، Kidney Transplantation ، Patient ، Life Quality.