Development of a measure for patients preparing to start dialysis and their partners: The Starting Dialysis Questionnaire (SDQ)

Development of a measure for patients preparing to start dialysis and their partners: The Starting Dialysis Questionnaire (SDQ)

Abstract Background The transition onto dialysis is a stressful time that affects both patients and their partners. Research suggests that psychological and interpersonal characteristics within the couple are related to how well they adapt to dialysis. The aim of this multi-phase, mixed methods stud...

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Main Authors: Currie Moore, Alison Wearden, Lesley-Anne Carter, Sandip Mitra, Suzanne M. Skevington
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
End stage renal disease
Cognitive interview
Measure
Development
Expectations
Acceptance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01610-x

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