Table 7.
Analysis of HRQOL in CKD and Dialysis patients at baseline.
| Variable | Total (170) | CKD (89) | Dialysis (81) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Mean ± S.D) | ||||
| KDQOL-36™ global score | 2447.6±391.3 | 2734.2±212.4 | 2132.9±287 | <0.001 |
| Five domains of KDQOL-36™ instrument score | ||||
| PCS | 55.1±9.1 | 49.8±6.9 | 38.8±9.2 | <0.001 |
| MCS | 52.6±7.8 | 51.2±8.6 | 54.1±6.6 | 0.016 |
| Symptoms/problem | 79.2±9.6 | 85.8±5.7 | 71.1±7.4 | <0.001 |
| Effects of kidney disease | 68.8±18.1 | 82.9±9.0 | 53.3±11.9 | <0.001 |
| Burden of kidney disease | 45.0±24.8 | 65.03±8.6 | 23.1±12.3 | <0.001 |
p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. PCS; physical component summary, MCS; mental component summary.