Older patients' experiences with a shared decision-making process on choosing dialysis or conservative care for advanced chronic kidney disease: a survey study.

Wouter R VerberneWanda S KonijnKaren PrantlJanneke DijkersMargriet T RoskamJohannes J M van DeldenWillem Jan W Bos

Published in: BMC nephrology (2019)

Older patients reported contrasting experiences with shared decision-making on dialysis or CC. Despite high overall satisfaction, the underlying negative experiences illustrate important but modifiable barriers to an optimal shared decision-making process.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
pain management