Impact of end-stage renal disease on psychological status and quality of life
PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.58, no.12, pp.1316-1321, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 58 Issue: 12
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.1111/ped.13026
- Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1316-1321
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to assess depression, anxiety, and quality of life (QOL) in a cohort of children and adolescents with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), to compare these findings with healthy controls, and to evaluate the association between these psychological symptoms, QOL, and clinical variables related to ESRD.