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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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Series: | Health and Quality of Life Outcomes |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01610-x |