Table 1.
Instruments used to assesses PRO in the FHN
| Domain | Definition | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| Core assessments | ||
| Physical functional status | Capacity to perform basic physical activities of daily life, ratings of vitality and bodily pain | SF-36 |
| Psychological symptoms | General mood or affect, severity of depression | SF-36, BDI |
| Social/role functioning | Extent to which health interferes with social activities/responsibilities | SF-36 |
| Global quality of life | General evaluation of health status and well-being | SF-36, feeling thermometer |
| Supplemental assessments | ||
| Physical functioning in specific areas | Limitations in ambulation, mobility, body care, sleep | HUI3, sleep problems index |
| Hemodialysis-specific concerns | Positive and negative effects | Self-perceived burden to caregiver, sexual function, recovery time, inconvenience |