Close Menu

Books in a Library

J Manzanares

Quality of Life in End Stage Renal Disease: A Multicentre Comparative Study

Issue: 
Pages: 
235–242
Synopsis: 
Overall quality of life in patients with end stage renal disease is good. Domain of highest concern were burden of kidney disease and patient satisfaction.

ABSTRACT

Background: Quality of Life (QOL) in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is an important measure of dialysis adequacy. Health related QOL is an independent risk factor for mortality in ESRD. The Kidney Disease QOL questionnaire is a highly validated disease targeted instrument with global application. We sought to document QOL and the predictive factors in a cohort of patients with ESRD in Jamaica and Panama.

PDF Attachment: 
Journal Sections: 
e-Published: 18 Sep, 2013
Subscribe to RSS - J Manzanares
Top of Page