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objectives: to categorize adults and elderly people in hemodialysis treatment residing in ribeirˋo preto, sp, brazil. to evaluate and describe the differences in the health-related quality of life (hrqol)of these patients. methods: cross-sectional and population study with 194 patients in hemodialysis in four dialyses services in the city. the instruments used were: mini exam of mental state to characterize the population and kidney disease and quality of life-short form (kdqol-sftm). results: there were 132 adults and 62 elderly individuals in the study. differences between the two groups%26apos; average scores were found with statistical significance in the kdqol-sftm dimensions: physical functioning, role-physical, role-emotional, burden of kidney disease and dialysis staff encouragement. conclusion: chronic renal failure and hemodialysis are related to the hrqol of adults and elders. the results can support the health professionals%26apos; actions in providing the care to the patients%26apos; imminent needs, prevent complications and aim at a better hrqol.
