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Fig. 5

From: Influence of arteriovenous fistula on daily living behaviors involving the upper limbs in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional questionnaire study

Fig. 5

Questionnaire items classified into 4 categories: 1) those that do not compress the arm but become restricted when motor function of the arm declines (Motor function), 2) those related to physical appearance (Physical appearance), 3) those that can compress and/or damage the arm, causing restriction out of worry for AVF obstruction (Worrying about AVF obstruction), and 4) those related to unusual sensation (Unusual sensation). Bold, underlined, and italicized items had an overall average score of 2 or more. AVF: Arteriovenous Fistula

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