Patient-focused outcomes after initiation of dialysis for ESRD: mortality, hospitalization, and functional impairment.

Benedikt KolbrinkKatrin SchüsselFriedrich Alexander von Samson-HimmelstjernaGrit EsserJürgen FloegeUlrich KunzendorfKevin Schulte

Published in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2023)

The emergence of morbidity and mortality after starting dialysis for ESRD is significant, especially in younger patients. Patients have a right to be informed about the prognosis associated with their condition.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
cardiovascular events
risk factors
patient reported