Populations facing chronic illness have been reported to
have poorer QoL and mental health including higher levels
of depression . In this context, health services for
ill-health populations including End-Stage Renal Disease
(ESRD) have drawn attention to quality of life issues and
promotion of mental health . It is worth noting that
ESRD is a disease with serious effects on the patients' QoL,
negatively affecting their social, financial and psychological
well-being .