ReviewNature reviews. Nephrology2012
Considerations in the optimal preparation of patients for dialysis.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 75 citations in OpenAlex.
- Early versus late nephrology referral and patient outcomes in chronic kidney disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC nephrology · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of renal replacement therapies, and consequences for decision-making in the end-stage renal disease treatment pathway.The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care · 2023Pooled it
- Low-protein diet for conservative management of chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2018Pooled it
- Multicenter Investigation of the Initial Hemodialysis Vascular Access and Its Related Factors in Hangzhou of China.BioMed research international · 2021Trial
- Association Between the Publication of the Initiating Dialysis Early and Late Trial and the Timing of Dialysis Initiation in Canada.JAMA internal medicine · 2019Trial
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- Care of Adults with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Simulation-based learning in nephrology.Clinical kidney journal · 2024Review
- Machine learning models to predict end-stage kidney disease in chronic kidney disease stage 4.BMC nephrology · 2023Article
- Decisional Conflict About Kidney Failure Treatment Modalities Among Adults With Advanced CKD.Kidney medicine · 2022Article
- Results of the European EDITH nephrologist survey on factors influencing treatment modality choice for end-stage kidney disease.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2021Article
- Can empathy be taught? A cross-sectional survey assessing training to deliver the diagnosis of end stage renal disease.PloS one · 2021Article
- Systematic Evaluation of a Provincial Initiative to Improve Transition to Home Dialysis Therapies.Canadian journal of kidney health and disease · 2020Article
- An Equation Based on Fuzzy Mathematics to Assess the Timing of Haemodialysis Initiation.Scientific reports · 2019Article
- Barriers to Education and Shared Decision Making in the Chronic Kidney Disease Population: A Narrative Review.Canadian journal of kidney health and disease · 2018Review
- Educational Support Around Dialysis Modality Decision Making in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: Qualitative Study.Canadian journal of kidney health and disease · 2018Article
- Suffer from Dialysis as a Predictor of Mental Health Among Kidney Transplant Recipients: a Preliminary Longitudinal Study.The Psychiatric quarterly · 2017Article
- Transition of care from pre-dialysis prelude to renal replacement therapy: the blueprints of emerging research in advanced chronic kidney disease.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2017Review
- Timing of Dialysis Initiation: What Has Changed Since IDEAL?Seminars in nephrology · 2017Review
- Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy in Elderly Patients.Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis · 2015Review
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Abstract
Every year, more than 110,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and in the overwhelming majority, maintenance dialysis therapy is initiated. However, most patients, having received no predialysis nephrology care or dietary counseling, are inadequately prepared for starting treatment; furthermore, the majority of patients do not have a functioning permanent dialysis access. Annualized mortality in the USA in the first 3 months after starting dialysis treatment is approximately 45%; this high rate is possibly in part due to inadequate preparation for renal replacement therapy. Data from the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns study suggest that similar challenges exist in many parts of the world. Implementation of strategies that mitigate the risk of adverse consequences when starting dialysis are urgently needed. In this Review we present a step-by-step approach to tackling inadequate patient preparation, which includes identifying individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are most likely to need dialysis in the future, referring patients for education, timely placement of dialysis access and timely initiation of dialysis therapy. Treatment with dialysis might not be appropriate for some patients with progressive CKD; these individuals can be optimally managed with nondialytic, maximum conservative management.
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