Frailty is a condition that is frequently observed among patients undergoing dialysis. Frailty
is characterized by a decline in both physiological state and cognitive state, leading to a …

Background: With the global burden of disease increasing, particularly in relation to often
preventable chronic diseases, researchers and clinicians are keen to identify interventions …

Studying academic adaptation and subjective well-being in students with chronic diseases
can help to explain psychological compensatory mechanisms and help with the …

Background: There is limited evidence on the relationship between social isolation and
renal outcomes. To address this gap, this study estimated the prospective relationship of …

Social isolation and loneliness are two common but undervalued conditions associated with
a poor quality of life, decreased overall health and mortality. In this review, we aim to discuss …

The purpose of the study was to examine the quality of life and illness acceptance among
ESRD patients with the moderating effects of death anxiety. The cross-sectional design was …

Background: Living with kidney failure and undergoing hospital haemodialysis (HD) is
associated with a high prevalence of mental health problems and poor quality of life …

Background Loneliness precedes the onset of cognitive impairment (CI) in older adults.
Although the mechanisms through which loneliness “gets under the skin” to influence the …

ABSTRACT Rationale & Objective Formalized peer support is a promising approach for
addressing the emotional and practical needs of people living with chronic kidney disease …

Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment is important for patients with
chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, few studies have examined factors related to …