Key elements in selection of pre-dialysis patients for home dialysis.

Anna A Bonenkamp Tom D Y Reijnders Anita van Eck van der SluijsE Christiaan HagenAlferso C AbrahamsFrans J van IttersumBrigit C van Jaarsveld

Published in: Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (2021)

The assessment of contraindications by a nephrologist followed by the assessment of possibilities by a social worker or dialysis nurse who investigates four key elements, ideally during a home visit, and subsequent detailed education offered by specialized nurses is an optimal way to select patients for home dialysis.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
healthcare
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
mental health
primary care
palliative care
patient reported outcomes