Mortality and health-related quality of life in prevalent dialysis patients: Comparison between 12-items and 36-items short-form health survey

Mortality and health-related quality of life in prevalent dialysis patients: Comparison between 12-items and 36-items short-form health survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To assess health- related quality of life (HRQOL) with SF-12 and SF-36 and compare their abilities to predict mortality in chronic dialysis patients, after adjusting for traditional risk factors.</p> <p>Methods</p>...

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Main Authors: Østhus Tone Brit, Preljevic Valjbona, Sandvik Leiv, Leivestad Torbjørn, Nordhus Inger, Dammen Toril, Os Ingrid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
Chronic kidney disease
Dialysis
Health-related quality of life
Mortality
Physical component summary score
SF-12 and SF-36
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/10/1/46

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