Risk Factors for Unplanned Dialysis Initiation: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Rana HassanAyub AkbariPierre A BrownSwapnil S HiremathK Scott BrimbleAmber O Molnar

Published in: Canadian journal of kidney health and disease (2019)

Well-designed prospective studies to determine modifiable risk factors are needed. The lack of a consensus definition for unplanned dialysis makes research and quality improvement initiatives in this area more challenging.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
end stage renal disease
patient safety
peritoneal dialysis
case control
clinical practice