Open AccessWork status and work ability of patients receiving kidney replacement therapy: results from a European survey
Author(s) -
Rianne W de Jong,
Edwin J. Boezeman,
Nicholas Chesnaye,
Fréderike J. Bemelman,
Ziad A. Massy,
Kitty J. Jager,
Vianda S. Stel,
Angela G. E. M. de Boer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nephrology, dialysis, transplantation/nephrology dialysis transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1460-2385
pISSN - 0931-0509
DOI - 10.1093/ndt/gfab300
Subject(s) - medicine , dialysis , renal replacement therapy , kidney transplantation , kidney disease , transplantation , diabetes mellitus , quality of life (healthcare) , hemodialysis , physical therapy , nursing , endocrinology
Employment is important for the quality of life and financial security of patients of working age receiving kidney replacement therapy (KRT). We aimed to examine self-reported work status and general, physical and mental work ability and to determine associations between demographic, disease-related, work-related and macroeconomic factors and employment. .