THE IMPACT OF DIALYSIS MODALITY ON QUALITY OF LIFE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Volume: 37, Issue: 4, Pages: 190 - 200
Published: Oct 28, 2011
Abstract
SUMMARY Background: This systematic review aims to generate evidence on which dialysis modality (in‐centre haemodialysis HD, or peritoneal dialysis, PD) improves the quality of life (QOL) of end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Methods: MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE were searched from their inception to July 2010 for studies that compared QOL in both HD and PD patients. Results: Only 26 of the 574 studies identified were included in this...
Paper Details
Title
THE IMPACT OF DIALYSIS MODALITY ON QUALITY OF LIFE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Published Date
Oct 28, 2011
Volume
37
Issue
4
Pages
190 - 200
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