Quality of Life in Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in China
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Ai-Hua, Cheng Li-Tao, Zhu Ning, Sun Ling-Hua, Wang Tao
Primary Institution: Peking University Third Hospital
Hypothesis
How does the quality of life and causes of hospitalization compare between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in China?
Conclusion
Peritoneal dialysis patients may have a better quality of life than hemodialysis patients in China.
Supporting Evidence
- PD patients scored significantly higher in several quality of life domains compared to HD patients.
- The most common cause of hospitalization for HD patients was cardiovascular disease, while for PD patients it was infectious peritonitis.
- Hospitalized patients had lower quality of life scores compared to non-hospitalized patients.
Takeaway
This study found that patients on peritoneal dialysis feel better than those on hemodialysis, and they go to the hospital for different reasons.
Methodology
The study involved a multi-center analysis of quality of life using SF-36 questionnaires and hospitalization data from 10 hospitals.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the selection of dialysis modality and patient characteristics.
Limitations
The study is not randomized and may have selection bias regarding dialysis modality.
Participant Demographics
654 hemodialysis patients (360 males, 294 females, mean age 57.22) and 408 peritoneal dialysis patients (165 males, 243 females, mean age 61.59).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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