THE EFFECT OF FAMILY–CENTERED EMPOWERMENT MODEL ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Improving and maintaining quality of life in hemodialysis patients needs strong
support of family. This study aimed to study the effects of family-centered empowerment model on
quality of life in hemodialysis patients.
Materials & Methods: This semi quasi-experimental study was done on 99 hemodialysis patients.
After considering age, sex, education level, and rate of dialysis per weeks, they were divided into two
groups of case and control. Family empowerment program was performed in case group for 6 months.
A standard questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life by both groups before and after the
intervention. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test and
paired t-test.
Result: Based on independent t-test, mean score of quality of life in case group in dominations such as
physical functioning, activity limitation due to the difficult physical, vitality, body pain and general
health had statistical significant difference(p<0.05) . Paired t-test indicates statistically significant
difference in mean total quality of life before and after the program. This increased stability and
quality of life in the intervention group was compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Family Empowerment of patients treated with hemodialysis, while strengthening their
capabilities to the field of patient care and improved quality of life preserved in patients provides.