Health-related quality of life in end-stage renal disease patients: the effects of starting dialysis in the first year after the transition period

ConclusionsHRQOL is already low in the CKD-5 non-dialysis phase. In the first year after dialysis initiation, HRQOL did not change significantly. Given the correlation between PCS score and PA, physical activity programs may be potential tools to improve HRQOL in both CKD-5 non-dialysis as well as in prevalent dialysis patients.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research