Table 3. Univariate comparison: Measures of quality of life and physical function.
| Variables | aPD, n=129 | HD, n=122 | Multiplicity–Adjusted P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF-12 PCS,a median (IQR) | 33 (26.6–40.3) | 31.7 (25.2–38.2) | 0.57 |
| SF-12 MCS,a median (IQR) | 49.3 (38.4–54.2) | 50.8 (40.3–59.6) | 0.35 |
| Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale, median (IQR) | 33 (21–43.75) | 33 (23–43) | 0.86 |
| HADS depression, median (IQR) | 6 (3–8.75) | 5 (3–7.75) | 0.05 |
| Possible depression (HADS>8), % of n | 38.8 | 23.8 | 0.05 |
| Renal Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire score, median (IQR) | 55 (48–59.75) | 51 (44–57) | 0.01 |
| Symptom count, median (IQR) | 8 (6–10) | 9 (7–11) | 0.14 |
| Symptom score, median (IQR) | 14 (9–20) | 16 (11–22) | 0.39 |
| Barthel Score, median (IQR) | 90 (75–100) | 90 (78.3–100) | 0.82 |
| Timed up and go test ≥14 s (HD=46; PD=49), % of n | 80.4 | 79.6 | 0.99 |
aPD, assisted peritoneal dialysis; HD, hemodialysis; SF-12, Short Form-12; PCS, Physical Component Summary; IQR, interquartile range; MCS, Mental Component Summary; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; PD, peritoneal dialysis.
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A higher score indicates better quality of life.