Looking into the factors affecting renal patients' quality of life |
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Authors: | Theodora K Christina D Tania F Anna P Georgios V |
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Affiliation: | Southport District General Hospital, Merseyside, England. |
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Abstract: | Quality of life, according to Horquist is "the extent to which one's needs are satisfied, in the context of physical, psychological, social and environmental conditions" (I). Self-esteem is the basic element of a good quality of life. Health-related quality of life consists of a number of components; including family relationships, friendships, finances, physical and psychological status, adjustment to therapy and feeling of security during the treatment. |
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