How Kidney Patients Define Health

Among people with kidney failure who used three or more treatment options, “health” was linked to the ability to take part in meaningful activities and maintain life balance. Social and treatment environments that supported autonomy also helped people to consider themselves healthy.

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Tags: CKD, Treatment Options, Health, Treatment Experience, Shared Decision making

Healthcare System Factors in Home Modality Choice

A Midwest interview study was conducted with 40 people, half doing standard in-center HD. Access to and engagement in healthcare prior to nephrology care and after dialysis start had an impact on patients’ awareness of their CKD, its progression, and dialysis options—and most had been passive during decision-making. Level of fatigue, treatment schedule, and access problems affected satisfaction.

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Tags: Standard In center HD, CKD Progression, Dialysis Options, Shared Decision making