Journal Watch - Dialysis Centers
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Patient and Clinic Factors Driving Home Dialysis in Australia/New Zealand
Among 54,773 patients in 76 centers in the ANZDATA registry, an overall 45% (0-87%) were using some form of home dialysis. Males, people of color, and patients who were older, had comorbidities, experienced late nephrology referral, lived remotely, or were obese had lower uptake of home therapies. Smaller centers, those with shorter hours, and clinics who had fewer patients with permanent access had lower uptake as well.
Read the abstract » | (added 2020-02-19)