Subclinical cognitive impairment in chronic kidney disease is associated with frailty and reduced quality of life.

Robin GreinertDaniel GreinertAnna-Lena EgerCristina RipollMatthias Girndt

Published in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2022)

CI is highly prevalent in non-dialysis CKD-patients. Even mild CI is associated with a decrease in mobility, muscle strength, HRQoL and frailty.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
cognitive impairment
peritoneal dialysis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
community dwelling