Role of Time of Hemodialysis Shifts on Quality of Life: A Comparative Study between Morning versus Evening Conventional Hemodialysis at Nephrology & Urology Unit, Minia University Hospital

Abstract

Background: End-stage renal failure (ESRF) is a prevalent problem at national and global levels. It's a public health concern. Quality of life (QOL) conception had evolved over time but still emerging in Egypt. Reduced QOL of hemodialysis (HD) patients has been linked to non-compliance to treatment, a surge in hospital admissions, hemodialysis complications, and mortality.Objective: It was to evaluate QOL of the hemodialysis patients in Minia, Egypt.