Dialysis initiation in older persons across centres and over time in Australia and New Zealand.

Isabelle EthierScott B CampbellYeoungjee ChoCarmel M HawleyNicole M IsbelRathika KrishnasamyMatthew A RobertsDavid SempleMatthew P SypekAndrea K ViecelliDavid W Johnson

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2021)

Wide variations were noted in the proportions of older persons initiating dialysis across centres and states/country, which were associated with different case-mix across regions, particularly in terms of ethnicity, remoteness and socioeconomic advantage.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
community dwelling
middle aged
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis