BIOSOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROFILE IN PATIENTS ON PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

Abstract

Objective: To know the biosociodemographic profile of patients on peritoneal dialysis Hospital Las Higueras in Talcahuano, Chile and the satisfaction of basic needs they have. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive and crosssectional desing. The sample consisted of 40 patients, an interview was conducted, using an instrument that included evaluation of basic needs, according to Virginia Henderson and biosociodemographic factors. Results: The study group was composed in equal parts by men and women, average age corresponded to 48, more than half live without a partner and head of household, the majority have children, predominantly family groups consisting of 4 or more people (57.5%). The highest percentage of them have completed high school, 22.5% are working and receives remuneration. Almost all have basic sanitation in their homes and live in urban areas. Major unsatisfied needs are “good elimination” and “avoid danger”, the rest are satisfied between 57.5% and 92.5%, within this range needs were maintaining body temperature and recreation. Conclusion: Results suggest, implementing and enforcing more stringent educational plans than the existing ones in our medical center designed to prevent physical and psychological damage as well as maintain good body elimination, through feedback in each control or home visit to the user under our care.