Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) is multi-dimensional concept of an
individual'general well-being status in relation to their value, environment, cultural and …

Neuropsychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and cognitive
impairment are prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These conditions …

Results Younger age, women, low education, diabetes, vascular disease, congestive heart
failure, obesity, and lower eGFR were associated with low baseline health–related quality of …

Aim: Although depression and anxiety are the most common psychological problems among
dialysis patients, little is known about the association between depression, anxiety and …

Results Worse SF36 mental and physical health scores were associated with lower serum
albumin and creatinine levels but higher total body fat percentage. Spline analyses …

Background There is limited knowledge on the ability of a poor quality of life (QOL) and
health-related QOL (HRQOL) to predict mortality and other adverse health events …

Background For older adults receiving dialysis, health-related quality of life is not often
considered in prognostication of death or future hospitalizations. To determine if routine …

Kidney failure is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Hemodialysis, the most
prevalent modality of renal replacement therapy, uses the principle of semipermeable …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is commonly associated with various negative
health outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of personality and …

Background Older adults with mobility impairments are prone to reduced health related
quality of life (HRQoL) is highly associated with mobility impairments. The consequences of …