ArticleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society2023
Decision-making about dialysis: Beyond just dialysis or death.
Article in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Association between depression symptoms and cognitive frailty in chronic kidney disease patients: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Ion Transport through Protein Nanochannels in Peritoneal Dialysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
Nearly half of the persons receiving dialysis in the United States are aged 65 years or older. Kidney failure occurs most frequently in older adults, and typically triggers a discussion regarding dialysis treatment. In this Special Article, we describe the journey of Mr. Howard Russell, an older adult who experienced kidney failure and underwent dialysis. Using the experience of Mr. Russell, we illustrate the complexity of dialysis decision-making, including how disease trajectory and health policy can potentially impede older adults from achieving "what matters." Our intent is to provide guidance regarding these barriers and support to clinicians who are sharing similar journeys with older adults making decisions about dialysis. Based on Mr. Russell's journey, we suggest that when discussing dialysis with an older adult, four points be considered: (1) recognize if dialysis is needed long-term; (2) understand what matters for the older adult; (3) sync the treatment plan when what matters changes; and (4) set up with resources for kidney failure, which is limited but evolving.
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