Table I.
The KDQOL-36 scoring system and its scales.23
| Scales | Items |
|---|---|
| Generic Core | |
| Physical Composite | 1. General health rating |
| 2. Moderate activity | |
| 3. Climbing several flights | |
| 4. Accomplished less (physical cause) | |
| 5. Limited in kind | |
| 6. Accomplished less (emotional cause) | |
| 7. Work as carefully | |
| 8. Pain | |
| Mental | 9. Calm and peaceful |
| 10. Energy | |
| 11. Downhearted and blue | |
| 12. Social activities | |
| Burden of kidney disease | 13. Interference with life |
| 14. Time spent dealing | |
| 15. Frustration | |
| 16. Burden on family | |
| Symptoms | 17. Soreness |
| 18. Chest pain | |
| 19. Cramps | |
| 20. Itchy skin | |
| 21. Dry skin | |
| 22. Shortness of breath | |
| 23. Faintness or dizziness | |
| 24. Lack of appetite | |
| 25. Washed out or drained | |
| 26. Numbness in hands or feet | |
| 27. Nausea or upset stomach | |
| 28a. Access site problems† | |
| 28b. Catheter site problems‡ | |
| Effects of kidney disease | 29. Fluid restriction |
| 30. Dietary restriction | |
| 31. Ability to work at home | |
| 32. Ability to travel | |
| 33. Dependence on medical staff | |
| 34. Stress or worries | |
| 35. Sex life | |
| 36. Personal appearance |
†
Item completed by hemodialysis participants only.
‡
Item completed by peritoneal dialysis participants only.