Research Article

Psychosocial Status of Liver Transplant Candidates in Iran and Its Correlation with Health-Related Quality of Life and Depression and Anxiety

Table 2

Health-related quality of life, anxiety, and depression among Iranian liver transplant candidates ().

VariableMean (SD)range (minimum–maximum)Median (interquartile range)

SF-36
 Physical functioning58.0 (27.1)100.0 (0.0–100.0)60.0 (40.0–80.0)
 Physical role functioning40.2 (42.9)100.0 (0.0–100.0)25.0 (0.0–100.0)
 Bodily pain67.4 (30.1)100.0 (0.0–100.0)67.5 (45.0–100.0)
 General health51.2 (20.1)90.0 (10.0–100.0)50.0 (35.0–67.5)
 Vitality50.2 (16.0)80.0 (10.0–90.0)50.0 (40.0–60.0)
 Social functioning70.0 (30.2)100.0 (0.0–100.0)75.0 (50.0–100.0)
 Emotional role functioning50.6 (45.2)100.0 (0.0–100.0)66.7 (0.0–100.0)
 Mental health62.0 (16.3)80.0 (12.0–92.0)64.0 (52.0–76.0)
HADS
 HADS-anxiety5.8 (4.2)20.0 (0.0–20.0)5.0 (3.0–8.0)
 HADS-depression5.2 (3.3)17.0 (0.0–17.0)5.0 (3.0–7.0)

SF-36, Short-Form health survey; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.