| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6158073 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We showed that the SF-36 Physical Composite Score and Physical Functioning and General Health Perception KDQoL-SF domain scores are associated independently with increased risk of mortality in kidney transplant patients. Regular assessment of HRQoL may be a useful tool to inform health care providers about the prognosis of kidney transplant recipients. Additional studies are needed to assess whether interventions aimed at improving HRQoL would improve clinical outcomes in this patient population.
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Authors
Marta Molnar-Varga, Miklos Z. MD, PhD, Lilla MD, PhD, Agnes Z. MD, Andrea Kelemen, Adam Becze, Gergely Laszlo, Andras MD, PhD, Maria E. MD, Istvan MD, PhD, Marta MD, PhD,