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Table 1 Mean KDQOL-36 Scale Scores in Cohen et al. [6] and Peipert et al. [7]

From: Problems with analyses and interpretation of data in “use of the KDQOL-36™ for assessment of health-related quality of life among dialysis patients in the United States”

KDQOL-36 Scale

Cohen et al. [6]

Peipert et al. [7]

SF-12 Physical Component Summary

36.6

37.8

SF-12 Mental Component Summary

49.0

50.9

Burden of kidney disease

51.3

52.8

Symptom/problems

78.1

79.0

Effects of kidney disease

73.0

74.1