Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Aim of this study was to determine, which area (social, psychical, physical) is for the patient with chronic kidney disease considered most important and whether we can help the patient to improve his quality of life in this area. A qualitative form of research was used for achieving the aim of this paper. Collection of data has been performed by the method of semi-structured interview in 10 patients using additional (so-called probe) questions. Case reports of individual patients have been performed on the basis of interview results. These case reports form a base for workup of categorized tables and graphs (frame analysis approach), in which most important research results have been summarised. Research set has been chosen as target-oriented by the snowball technique and is formed by 10 respondents with chronic kidney disease, who are patients with chronic kidney disease since their childhood. The research has proven that respondents perceive as most important issues the family and health, but their conception differs for each of them. Research results can be used in social contacts and consultation and education working directly with patients and improving their compliance