The impact of marital and socioeconomic status on quality of life and physical activity in patients with chronic kidney disease

ConclusionIn ambulatory patients with CKD stage 4 –5, being married or having a permanent partner and a high educational level had positive impacts on mental QOL. Higher educational level was also associated with better physical QOL. The presented inequality in QOL should be considered in communications, care and treatments in clinical practice.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research