Abstract
Quality of life is a complex and multidimensional concept. Understanding a patient's quality of life can assist healthcare providers to assess risk factors associated with hospitalization and mortality, and, potentially, delay disease progression. As chronic kidney disease (CKD) symptoms vary during different stages of the disease, instruments must be properly adjusted to measure quality of life accurately. This article explores comprehensively the development and appropriateness of relevant instruments, and recommends specific instruments for use at specific CKD stages.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 5-9 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Nursing |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 Apr 15 |
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Measuring quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients : Reflections and prospects. / Yen, Miao-Fen; Lin, Tzu Chia; Yang, Wen Chung.
In: Journal of Nursing, Vol. 58, No. 2, 15.04.2011, p. 5-9.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Yen, Miao-Fen
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N2 - Quality of life is a complex and multidimensional concept. Understanding a patient's quality of life can assist healthcare providers to assess risk factors associated with hospitalization and mortality, and, potentially, delay disease progression. As chronic kidney disease (CKD) symptoms vary during different stages of the disease, instruments must be properly adjusted to measure quality of life accurately. This article explores comprehensively the development and appropriateness of relevant instruments, and recommends specific instruments for use at specific CKD stages.
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