Perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes atendidos em uma unidade de hemodiálise

Abstract

Introduction: The kidneys play an important role in the physiological regulation of the body, such as the regulation of hydroelectrolytic balance, regulation of blood pressure and blood filtration. In chronic kidney disease (CKD) the kidneys lose their functions and compromise their physiological ability to regulate the body. Objectives: to describe the epidemiological profile of patients treated at the hemodialysis unit of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (HU-UFJF). Methodology: This is a descriptive and retrospective study with a quantitative approach, with a sample of 129 patients, carried out in the period of November 2022, through the collection of data from medical records with the aid of a semi-structured form with related questions to the epidemiological profile of the patients. Results: Through the data collected, it was evident that of the 129 patients, 50.4% female, with a mean age of 61±14 years, 45.7% were white, 59.7% retired, 43.4% % had incomplete primary education and 41.9% were married. Regarding the clinical profile, 58.1% had venous access with Permcatch; 25.6% had diabetic nephropathy as the cause of CKD. 93.8% had arterial hypertension as a comorbidity and the mean length of stay in treatment was 59±64 months. As for enrollment in the transplant program, 15.5% were enrolled, 20.9% were unable to participate in the program and 26.4% were contraindicated for transplantation. Conclusion: The data presented show that there is diversity in relation to the characteristics of the sociodemographic and clinical profile of the patients in the unit, a fact that contributes to the improvement of the assistance provided in order to meet the common and individual needs of patients on hemodialysis.