Abstract
Objective: To evaluate which dialysis method brings more quality of life to patients with chronic renal failure. Methods: A literature review of the narrative type of articles from SciELO sites and a monograph was carried out. Results: Dialysis methods, peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis are similar when it comes to quality of life, since both have advantages and disadvantages to the patient. Conclusion: The choice of dialysis method plays an important role in the quality of life of the chronic renal patient, individual factors need to be analyzed and should be a joint choice between family doctor and patient, aiming at a higher quality of life.