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Observational studyNephrology (Carlton, Vic.)2016

Clinical and patient-reported outcomes of Chinese patients undergoing haemodialysis in hospital or in the community: A 1-year longitudinal study.

Julie Y Chen, Eric Yf Wan, Edmond Ph Choi, Carlos Kh Wong, Anca Kc Chan, Karina Hy Chan, Philip Kt Li, Cindy Lk Lam

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Observational study in Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.), 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Julie Y ChenDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Eric Yf WanDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Edmond Ph ChoiSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Carlos Kh WongDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Anca Kc ChanDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Karina Hy ChanDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Philip Kt LiDepartment of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Cindy Lk LamDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimLittle is known about the effect of haemodialysis (HD) setting on outcomes of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The study aimed at comparing clinical outcomes and patient-reported outcomes (PRO) of patients on community-based (CBHD) and hospital-based haemodialysis (HBHD).

methodsA prospective cohort of Chinese ESRD patients receiving HBHD (n = 89) or CBHD (n = 117) in Hong Kong were followed up for 12 months. Subjects were assessed on clinical outcomes of dialysis adequacy (Kt/V) and blood haemoglobin and PRO of health-related quality of life (SF-12v2), general health condition (Global Rating Scale (GRS)) and confidence to cope with their illness (Patient Enablement Instrument (PEI)). Differences between groups were analyzed by independent t-tests for the SF-12v2, GRS and PEI scores. χ(2) tests were used to analyze the difference in proportion of patients reaching the targets of Kt/V and blood haemoglobin and with GRS > 0 and PEI > 0. Multiple linear and logistic regressions were performed to assess the adjusted difference-in-difference estimation.

resultsThe mean PEI and GRS scores of CBHD patients at 12 months were significantly higher than those of HBHD patients. CBHD patients had significantly greater improvement in self-efficacy and were more likely to be enabled after 12 months than the HBHD patients.

conclusionThe study showed similar clinical outcomes and PRO between CBHD and HBHD but CBHD was more effective than HBHD in promoting patient enablement over a 12-month period. The results suggest added value for patients receiving CBHD and support the transfer of HD care from the hospital to the community.

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Community Health ServicesHospitalizationPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresProcess Assessment, Health CareRenal DialysisAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedBiomarkersChi-Square DistributionFemaleHealth StatusHemoglobinsHong KongHumansKidney Failure, ChronicBiomarkersHemoglobinscommunity centreend stage renal diseasehaemodialysishospitalquality of care

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PMCPMC5129586

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