The Effect of Frailty on Daily Living Activities and Treatment Adherence in Hemodialysis Patients

Aim: This study aimed to examine in detail the impact of frailty on activities of daily living and treatment adherence among hemodialysis patients. Materials and Methods:The study was conducted between July and September 2023 in the hemodialysis units of a university hospital and a private hospital located in eastern Türkiye, using a cross-sectional descriptive design.A total of 135 patients receiving hemodialysis treatment were included in the study.Data were collected using the Patient Information Form, Frailty Assessment Scale, Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living, and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale.Results: The mean scores of the Frailty Assessment Scale, Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living, and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale were 2.19±1.58,16.18±2.76,and 2.58±1.27,respectively.Age was found to significantly affect both frailty and activities of daily living, whereas educational level had a significant effect only on activities of daily living (p