The Effect of Giving Garlic Extract (Allium Sativum) on the Scoring of KDQOL-SF 36 Sub-Scale of Physical and Mental Health in Patients Treating Chronic Hemodialysis at Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang
Abstract:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis have an increase in proinflammatory cytokines. The quality of life of chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis is affected by inflammation. Assessment of quality of life in CKD is done using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form Survey 36 questionnaire (KDQOL SF-36). Garlic (Allium sativum) has anti-inflammatory components. This study was conducted to determine the effect of giving garlic extract on the KDQOL score of the phys… Show more
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