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The impact of quality of life on the survival of elderly patients with end-stage renal disease: a prospective multicenter cohort study in Korea.

Yu-Kyung ChungJeong Hoon LimYe-Na JeonYou Hyun JeonHee-Yeon JungJi Young ChoiSun Hee ParkChan Duck KimYong Lim KimJang Hee Cho
Published in: Clinical kidney journal (2024)
PCS was an independent risk factor for death in elderly ESRD patients. A higher physical functioning score was associated with a better outcome, suggesting the importance of physical condition in elderly dialysis patients.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • clinical trial
  • patient reported outcomes
  • patient reported