Measuring quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients: reflections and prospects |
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| Authors: | Yen Miaofen Lin Tzu-Chia Yang Wen-Chung |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Nursing & Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, ROC. miaofen@mail.ncku.edu.tw |
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| Abstract: | Quality of life is a complex and multidimensional concept. Understanding a patient'squality of life can assist healthcare providers to assess risk factors associated with hospitalization and mortality, and, potentially, delay disease progression. As chronic kidney disease (CKD) symptoms vary during different stages of the disease, instruments must be properly adjusted to measure quality of life accurately. This article explores comprehensively the development and appropriateness of relevant instruments, and recommends specific instruments for use at specific CKD stages. |
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