Which is the Effect of Demographic and Work Characteristics on Fatigue, Quality Of Life and Social Support in Health Staff of Artificial Kidney Units?

Authors: Theofilou P* and Hatzimanolaki G

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000443

Volume 9, Issue 4

Abstract

In the research carried out in this work, the levels of fatigue, social support and quality of life were studied among nurses and health professionals employed in the Artificial Kidney Unit. A quantitative survey was carried out by distributing a questionnaire which was answered by 159 doctors and nurses from various private and public units throughout Greece. The questionnaires were answered either in paper form or electronically, while the necessary approvals were obtained from the hospitals where the form was distributed. The results showed that there are moderate levels of fatigue and moderate to high levels of social support, while the factors that negatively affect the quality of life (physical symptoms, anxiety-insomnia, social dysfunction, severe depression) show a low score. Regarding the correlations of the scales with demographic factors, it appears that women score higher on the fatigue and overall quality of life scales, which means that women experience more fatigue and lower quality of life overall than men. Suggestions for further research could be to conduct qualitative research by conducting interviews or focus groups in which the experiences of nurses and doctors working in artificial kidney units will be explored.

Keywords: Fatigue; Social Support; Quality of Life; Artificial Kidney Unit; Dialysis Unit

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