The importance of hemodialysed patients’ quality of life. Based on 3-years observation

Bartosz J Sapilak; Donata Kurpas; Andrzej F. Steciwko; Monika Melon

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Problemy Lekarskie/Medical Problems

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The importance of hemodialysed patients’ quality of life. Based on 3-years observation

Bartosz J Sapilak

,

Donata Kurpas

,

Andrzej F. Steciwko

,

Monika Melon

Problemy Lekarskie 2006; 45, 3: 101–103

Online publish date: 2006/09/26

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Introduction: Problem of low quality of life (QOL) among Polish chronically dialyzed patients (HD) is still unpopular one in our country. In the same time it is known majority of HD patients have lowered QOL.
Material and methods: For 3 years we have estimated QOL, depression and anxiety of 418 HD patients from six dialysis centers. Control group was established from 63 patients’ spouses. To do this we have prepared an early version of multidimensional questionnaire. After tests, using methods of statistical analysis the final form was prepared.
Results and conclusions: Modified final version of the questionnaire is useful in screening evaluation of HD patients and should help nephrologists in everyday HD patients’ treatment

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The importance of hemodialysed patients’ quality of life. Based on 3-years observation

Bartosz J Sapilak , Donata Kurpas , Andrzej F. Steciwko , Monika Melon

hemodialysis, quality of life, depression, anxiety

Bartosz J Sapilak

,

Donata Kurpas

,

Andrzej F. Steciwko

,

Monika Melon