Quality of Life Assessment using Sf-36 Questionnairre in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients Supported by Government Funded Cashless Scheme
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A cross sectional study was conducted to assess quality of life (QoL) in patients on maintenance hemodialysis at our centre. QoL was assessed using SF36 questionnairre. Patients who completed 6 months of hemodialysis were included in the study. Various predictors of total score, physical score and mental score were analysed. Secondary outcomes like number of hospitalizations and deaths were also analysed with each score. Vintage of dialysis had statistical significance with total score. Mental score was significantly impaired in those with diabetes mellitus.
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