Quality of life may be a more valuable prognostic factor than depression in older hemodialysis patients.

Saulo Barbosa Vasconcelos de AlencarLuana do Amaral DiasVictor do Amaral DiasFábia Maria de LimaUlisses Ramos MontarroyosKátia Cristina Lima de Petribú

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2020)

QoL impairment is a key predictor of prognosis in older patients on HD and may be more important than depression. It is important that teams dealing with this population include in protocols an assessment of QoL, in order to offer a range of care according to the needs of these patients.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
depressive symptoms
end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
physical activity
quality improvement
patient reported outcomes