Perspectives and experiences of patients and healthcare professionals with geriatric assessment in chronic kidney disease: a qualitative study.

Carlijn G N VoorendNoeleen C Berkhout-ByrneYvette MeulemanSimon P MooijaartWillem Jan W BosMarjolijn van Buren

Published in: BMC nephrology (2021)

Patients and professionals were positive about using geriatric assessment in routine nephrology care. Implementation seems achievable, once barriers are overcome and facilitators are endorsed. Geriatric assessment in routine care appears promising to improve (clinical) outcomes in patients approaching ESKD.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
mental health
quality improvement
patient reported
clinical evaluation