Table 3.
Mean ± SD KDHRQOL tool domain scores and comparisons between in-center and satellite-based HD patients
| Parameter | In-center(n = 101) | Satellites(n = 101) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stress | 1.59 ± 1.43 | 1.18 ± 1.13 | 0.021a |
| Fatigue rating scale | 3.43 ± 2.23 | 3.26 ± 2.03 | 0.589 |
| Disease stress | 2.24 ± 1.70 | 1.83 ± 1.54 | 0.073 |
| Psychological stress | 2.08 ± 1.82 | 2.01 ± 1.77 | 0.784 |
| Social leisure activities | 1.22 ± 0.55 | 1.29 ± 0.55 | 0.357 |
| Time to recover (min) | 296.6 ± 421.4 | 365.8 ± 530.2 | 0.405 |
a
Variances between groups were not the same. A Wilcoxon two-sample test reached the same conclusion (P = 0.029).