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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Factors Influencing Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India

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Cross-sectional study uncovers quality of life determinants in CKD patients on hemodialysis, highlighting socioeconomic and clinical factors.

Patients experienced a moderate quality of life score of about 50, indicating significant room for improvement.
Adjustment for multiple factors revealed poor QoL correlating strongly with low socioeconomic status and comorbidities.
A cross-sectional approach involved 228 CKD patients at a Kolkata center, evaluating factors affecting patient QoL.
Findings call for improved dialysis adherence and strategies to combat socioeconomic barriers affecting patient well-being.

Shaw et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study uncovers quality of life determinants in CKD patients on hemodialysis, highlighting socioeconomic and clinical factors.