title: A review of health-related quality-of-life measures used in end-stage renal disease.
abstract: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a critical issue in the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The variety of symptoms, comorbidities, and treatments of ESRD over the course of its chronic disease trajectory necessitate comprehensive assessment of the impact of interventions on HRQOL. A literature review of ESRD HRQOL studies was performed to provide an overview of the instruments used and to provide recommendations for HRQOL assessment in future studies. Instruments were classified based on the health domains they assess and whether they are generic or disease targeted. The instruments were judged in terms of their comprehensiveness, reliability, and validity.
authors.affiliation: Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: E T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Edgell
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Coons
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kallich
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mapes
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Damush
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Hays
mesh_terms: D000339:Affect; D003863:Depression; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D017567:Karnofsky Performance Status; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology*; D008603:Mental Health; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012917:Social Adjustment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires