Frailty in Chinese Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Prevalence and Prognostic Significance

Frailty in Chinese Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Prevalence and Prognostic Significance

Background/Aims: Previous studies showed that frailty is prevalent in both pre-dialysis and dialysis patients. However, the prevalence and prognostic implication of frailty in Chinese peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients remain unknown. Methods: We used a validated questionnaire to determine the Frailt...

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Main Authors: Jack Kit-Chung Ng, Bonnie Ching-Ha Kwan, Kai-Ming Chow, Phyllis Mei-Shan Cheng, Man-Ching Law, Wing-Fai Pang, Chi-Bon Leung, Philip Kam-Tao Li, Cheuk-Chun Szeto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-10-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Peritoneal dialysis
Nutrition
Cardiovascular disease
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/450563
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Summary:Background/Aims: Previous studies showed that frailty is prevalent in both pre-dialysis and dialysis patients. However, the prevalence and prognostic implication of frailty in Chinese peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients remain unknown. Methods: We used a validated questionnaire to determine the Frailty Score of 193 unselected prevalent PD patients. All patients were then followed for 2 years for their need of hospitalization and mortality. Results: Amongst the 193 patients, 134 (69.4%) met the criteria of being frail. Frailty Score significantly correlated with Charlson's comorbidity score (r = 0.40, p Conclusions: Frailty is prevalent among Chinese PD patients. Frail PD patients have a high risk of requiring hospitalization and their hospital stay tends to be prolonged. Early identification may allow timely intervention to prevent adverse health outcomes in this group of patients.
ISSN:1420-4096
1423-0143

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