Journal Watch - Dialysis Modality
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MEI’s MATCH-D Most-referenced Screening Tool for Home Therapies Screening
In a meta-analysis of 23 peer-reviewed studies of home dialysis adult screening criteria, the MATCH-D was the most-referenced tool.
Read the abstract » | (added 2024-08-16)
Tags: Dialysis Modality, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Dialysis, MATCH D
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Hypocrisy in Healthcare—Professional vs. Patient ESRD Modality Choices
An anonymous online UK survey of renal healthcare workers had 858 responses to two hypothetical questions about their own dialysis modality choice. While PD and home HD were strongly preferred, more than 80% of ESRD patients in the UK still receive standard in-center HD.
Read the abstract » | (added 2023-09-13)
Tags: Dialysis Modality, ESRD Modality
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How PD and In-center HD Patients Perceive Modality Choice
The Empowering Patients on Choices for RRT (EPOCH-RRT) study looked at patients' perceptions of how they chose a dialysis option and the impact of their choice on their lives. Among 1,346 in-center HD and 614 PD patients, those on PD were more likely to report that they had enough information, understood the options, made an active choice, and were happy with it. EDITOR’S NOTE: This study did not include home HD.
Read the abstract » | (added 2018-11-11)
Tags: Dialysis Modality, ESRD
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The Secrets to Boosting Home Therapy Choice in Sweden
What factors make a choice PD or home HD more likely? A survey of Swedish patients found that receiving high quality, comprehensive predialysis information from three or more sources made a difference. Younger patients and men living with a spouse were also more likely to choose home, while those who lived close to a clinic were less likely. Once in-center, patients believed social interaction at the clinic influenced their choice.
Read the abstract » | (added 2018-08-13)
Tags: Dialysis Modality