Psychometric properties of the kidney disease quality of life-36 (KDQOL-36) in Ethiopian patients undergoing hemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has a direct association with increased morbidity and mortality among end stage renal disease patients. Valid and reliable instruments to measure the HRQOL of patients with end stage renal disease are therefore required. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Amharic version of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life-36 (KDQOL-36) instrument in Ethiopian patients with end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis.

Methods

The KDQOL-36 instrument was developed for individuals with kidney disease who are being treated with dialysis and includes both generic and disease-specific components. The KDQOL-36 was translated to Amharic language and distributed to a cross-sectional s

SUBMITTER: Gebrie MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8832803 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature