Table 5. Factors related to QOL in hemodialysis respondents.
| QOL summary measures | B (Unstandardised Coefficients) | Std. Error | Beta (Standardised Coefficients) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCS a | ||||
| DM | -6.383 | 2.149 | -.324 | 0.004 |
| Serum calcium | -11.088 | 4.489 | -.270 | 0.016 |
| PCS b | ||||
| Log of blood flow | 20.828 | 5.554 | .338 | 0.000 |
| Log of serum creatinine | 2.826 | .636 | .401 | 0.000 |
| Protein intake | -8.009 | 2.833 | -.255 | 0.006 |
a R = 0.377, Adj. R2 = 0.120; F= 6.226, P = 0.003.
b R = 0.641, Adj. R2 = 0.387; F= 17.219, P = 0.000.
PCS = physical component summary and MCS = mental component summary
a and b model adjusted for age, gender, race and medication