Health-related quality of life (QOL) refers to the measure of a patient [apos] s functioning,
well-being, and general health perception in each of three domains: physical, psychological …

Adherence to fluid restrictions and dietary and medication guidelines as well as attendance
at prescribed hemodialysis sessions of a hemodialysis regimen are essential for adequate …

The prevalence, severity, and clinical significance of physical and emotional symptoms in
patients who are on maintenance hemodialysis remain incompletely characterized. This …

Nonadherence in hemodialysis: Associations with mortality, hospitalization, and practice
patterns in the DOPPS. Background Nonadherence among hemodialysis patients …

Multiple measurements of depression predict mortality in a longitudinal study of chronic
hemodialysis outpatients. Background The medical risk factors associated with increased …

Immunologic function and survival in hemodialysis patients. Background Although the
medical determinants of mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treated …

We asked patients to assess their functional health status by completing the SF-36. Over 2
years, we studied 1,000 patients (average age, 58 years; 50% male; 25% white; 36 …

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Noncompliance with hemodialysis (HD), depending on the definition, occurs in 2% to more
than 50% of patients. To better understand predictors and outcomes of noncompliance, we …

Psychocial factors, behavioral compliance and survival in urban hemodialysis patients.
Background The medical risk factors associated with increased mortality in hemodialysis …