Impact of phosphate binders on quality of life in dialysis patients: Results from the prospective Dutch nOcturnal and hoME dialysis Study To Improve Clinical Outcomes study.

Julia M T ColombijnSanne VonkTom CornelisSiska BoorsmaMarielle M E KrekelsAlferso C AbrahamsBrigit C van Jaarsveld

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2022)

Phosphate binder pill burden is not associated with physical quality of life. A higher pill burden is associated with better appetite and less itching. Patients using >6 pills per day report lower mental quality of life and felt nervous and sad more often.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
mental health
prognostic factors
blood pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
physical activity
patient reported
body weight