Functional independence in patients with chronic kidney disease being treated with haemodialysis

This study has described and analysed the functional independence of the patients served in the haemodialysis services of a countryside town in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). The population considered was that of 214 patients being treated with haemo...

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Published inRevista latino-americana de enfermagem Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 1033 - 1040
Main Authors Oller, Graziella Allana Serra Alves de Oliveira, Ribeiro, Rita de Cássia Helú Mendonça, Travagim, Darlene Suellen Antero, Batista, Marcelo Aparecido, Marques, Sueli, Kusumota, Luciana
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Published Brazil Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo 01.11.2012
Subjects
Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
NURSING
Renal Dialysis
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - physiopathology
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - therapy
Young Adult
Activities of Daily Living
Diálise Renal
Diálisis Renal
Actividades Cotidianas
Nursing
Enfermagem
Atividades Cotidianas
Enfermería
Renal Dialysis
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Summary:This study has described and analysed the functional independence of the patients served in the haemodialysis services of a countryside town in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). The population considered was that of 214 patients being treated with haemodialysis, assessed in 2011, by means of a social, demographic and clinical report, a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and also the FIM. The mean age of the population under study was 58.01 years, while the mean FIM point score was 118.38 points, showing a level of complete or modified independence within this population. Even though the level of dependence found has been low, this can be highlighted, within the locomotion domain, in the activity of going up and down stairs (10.28%). Age, complications arising from haemodialysis, and comorbidities show a negative correlation with FIM. Awareness of the level of functional independence of the patients being subjected to treatment with haemodialysis is essential in order to back up intervention for the improvement of nursing assistance provided to this population.
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ISSN:0104-1169
1518-8345
1518-8345
0104-1169
DOI:10.1590/S0104-11692012000600004