Religiosity in a hemodialysis population and its relationship to satisfaction with medical care, satisfaction with life, and adherence

Perceived Social Support and Quality of Life in Iranian Hemodialysis Patients

“…Culture is an important factor that influences perception of QOL in patients. Similarly, research has reported that people with strong internal religious feelings are more satisfied with their lives (Berman et al, 2004). Research also suggests that faith and attendance at religious services may serve as coping mechanisms for dealing with kidney disease as a chronic illness (Cinar et al, 2009; Patel et al, 2002).…”

Religious beliefs and quality of life in an American inner-city haemodialysis population

“…Numerous studies have identified the effect of factors such as anaemia, age, comorbidity and depression on QOL. Spiritual and religious beliefs have a significant impact on QOL and overall mortality [1][2][3][4][5]. This relationship has been well documented and studied in the general population and in certain groups such as cancer survivors.…”

Confiabilidad Y Validez De Criterio Del Cuestionario Del Sentido De La Vida en Pacientes Chilenos en Hemodiálisis Crónica

“…El análisis correlacional de las dimensiones y de la puntuación global del cuestionario con las variables sociodemográficas, clínica, de bienestar subjetivo y religioso, tienden a evidenciar su validez de criterio: el bienestar espiritual se relaciona significativamente con las variables estado de salud, calidad de vida general y grado de religiosidad, y no muestra correlación con la edad, sexo y tiempo en hemodiálisis. Estos resultados coinciden con los de otras investigaciones (22)(23)(24)(25)(26) . El estudio de validación sobre una muestra de pacientes españoles en hemodiálisis encontró que la espiritualidad se asocia positiva y significativamente con variables de salud percibida, felicidad personal, calidad de vida y religiosidad, y presenta independencia del género, comorbilidad, edad y tiempo en hemodiálisis (12) .…”