Looking into the factors affecting renal patients' quality of life.
Quality of life, according to Horquist is "the extent to which one's needs are satisfied, in the context of physical, psychological, social and environmental conditions" (I). Self-esteem is the basic element of a good quality of life. Health-related quality of life consists of a number of components; including family relationships, friendships, finances, physical and psychological status, adjustment to therapy and feeling of security during the treatment.
Theodora
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Southport District General Hospital, Merseyside, England.
Christina
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Tania
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Anna
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Georgios
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires