Health related quality of life evolution in kidney transplanted patients

OBJECTIVE: We analyzed the evolution in the Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) during the first year following renal transplant. METHODS: Prospective and longitudinal study carried out with 28 patients who received a primary cadaveric renal transplant. The tests applied were a structured interview and SF-36, Euroqol- 5D (EQ-5D) Health Questionnaires and End-Stage Renal Disease Symptom Checklist- Transplantation Module (ESRD-SCL). RESULTS: With the course of time, the renal patients improve in four areas: physical ( > and >), psychological ( > and >), execution of daily tasks ( > and >) and subjective perception of own state of health ( >). CONCLUSIONS: The HRQOL in renal transplant patients improves with the course of time.