Table 4. Regression analysis using the entire ESRD cohort, with serum albumin level as the dependent variable.

Results	β coefficient	t value	p value
Model 1a
FACIT-F scores	0.45	3.31	0.002
Model 1b
SF36-V scores	0.33	2.29	0.03
Model 2
FACIT-F scores	1.13	3.4	0.006

Notes.

Model components: adjusted for age, gender, dialysis duration, and dialysis comorbidity index.

Model 1a: with FACIT-Fatigue score only.

Model 1b: with SF36 vitality score only.

Model 2: with both FACIT-Fatigue score and SF36 vitality score.

ESRD

end-stage renal disease

FACIT-F

functional assessment of chronic illness therapy–fatigue

SF36-V

short-form 36-vitality subscale