Table 4.
Health-related quality of life in constipated hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
| Health-related quality of life | Hemodialysis (n = 343) | Peritoneal dialysis (n = 18) | P-value for difference in pattern* |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF-12 PCSa, mean (SD) | 35.4 (5.8) | 31.6 (6.7) | <0.05 |
| SF-12 MCSa, mean (SD) | 38.9 (10.2) | 35.3 (7.3) | <0.05 |
Notes:
a
A higher score indicates better quality of life.
*
Adjusted for age, sex, primary disease, marital stage, employment status, health insurance, living alone, education, Karnofsky score, Beck Depression Inventory, and comorbidity index.
Abbreviations: n, number; SD, standard deviation; SF-12, 12-item short form general health survey; PCS, physical health component summary; MCS, mental health component summary.