Publications by authors named "Essel Marie de Leon"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Essel Marie de Leon"
- Essel Marie de Leon's research primarily focuses on the health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in dialysis patients, particularly examining the impact of medication adherence and pill burden on their overall well-being.
- In her 2009 study, she assessed the daily pill burden in 233 chronic dialysis patients, uncovering a significant relationship between medication adherence, hyperphosphatemia, and quality of life.
- The findings from her research highlight the need for healthcare providers to consider pill burden when managing treatment plans for dialysis patients to improve their HR-QOL and adherence to therapies.