Clinical and psychosocial factors predicting health‐related quality of life in hemodialysis patients

This study explored determinants of impaired HRQoL in HD patients. We found that impaired HRQoL was independently associated with age, anxiety, and support from friends. We should consider psychosocial as well as clinical factors when evaluating ways to improve HRQoL in HD patients.

Source: Hemodialysis International - February 3, 2015 Category: Hematology Authors: Gun Woo Kang, In Hee Lee, Ki Sung Ahn, Jonghun Lee, Yunmi Ji, Jungmin Woo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research