Methods Five domains related to the concepts of physical functions, mood, sleep, spirituality,
and social support have been identified. Results The findings in this review suggest that the …

Although some study has been made into quality of life in patients with peritoneal dialysis,
little is known about how this relates to social support. The aim of this paper was to study …

Background In chronic kidney disease (CKD), patients' adherence to prescriptions for diet
and for medications might depend on the degree to which they have hope that they will …

Objective: To identify health-related quality of life (HRQOL) trajectories during 18 months of
predialysis care and associated patient characteristics and illness perceptions. Method: 396 …

Background Reduced quality of life (QOL) is associated with shorter survival, and is more
marked in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Predictors of health, which include …

The goal of care of the peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient should be directed at adjusting
therapy to maximize the patient's health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Incorporating the …

Objective: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a major health problem as a result of
complicated interrelationships with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and other associated …

La enfermedad renal crónica avanzada se acompaña de distintos síntomas físicos que
afectan la vida diaria, ya pesar de los avances en los procedimientos terapéuticos y las …

Abstract MBEJE, Pretty N.. Factors affecting the quality of life for patients with end-stage
renal disease on dialysis in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa: A descriptive survey …

Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) incidence and prevalence in Germany are low
compared with hemodialysis (HD), an underachievement with multifactorial causes. Patient …