The Health-Related Quality of Life of Chinese Patients on Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
Julie Yun ChenEric Yuk Fai WanEdmond Pui Hang ChoiAnca Ka Chun ChanKarina Hiu Yen ChanJoyce Pui Yan TsangCindy Lo Kuen LamPublished in: The patient (2018)
HD was associated with a greater negative impact of ESRD on daily lives than was PD, which may be a consideration when deciding on the dialysis modality for first-line renal replacement therapy. To improve HRQOL among patients on maintenance dialysis, more attention should be paid to those with demographic risk factors, preventing CVD, and meeting clinical dialysis outcome targets such as hemoglobin and albumin levels.