Impact of pre-dialysis nephrology care engagement and decision-making on provider and patient action toward permanent vascular access

Impact of pre-dialysis nephrology care engagement and decision-making on provider and patient action toward permanent vascular access

Abstract Background While catheters are often thought the result of emergency hemodialysis (HD) initiation among patients with little or no pre-dialysis nephrology care, the role of patient level of engagement in care and modality decision-making have not been fully explored. Methods This is a retro...

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Main Authors: Vanessa Grubbs, Bernard G. Jaar, Kerri L. Cavanaugh, Patti L. Ephraim, Jessica M. Ameling, Courtney Cook, Raquel C. Greer, L. Ebony Boulware
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Hemodialysis
Vascular access
Pre-dialysis nephrology care
Patient decision-making
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02264-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02264-7

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