Physical, cognitive and emotional factors contributing to quality of life, functional health and participation in community dwelling in chronic kidney disease.

Quality of life (QoL) impairment is a well-known consequence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The factors influencing QoL and late life functional health are poorly examined.Using questionnaires combined with neuropsychological examinations, we prospectively evaluated physical, cognitive, and emotio...

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Main Authors: Ulla K Seidel, Janine Gronewold, Michaela Volsek, Olga Todica, Andreas Kribben, Heike Bruck, Dirk M Hermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3948783?pdf=render