ArticleCanadian journal of kidney health and disease2025
A Province-Wide Home Dialysis Program Review: Challenges, Strengths, and Future Strategies.
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Abstract
Purpose of review: British Columbia (BC) has a robust provincial kidney care program emphasizing patient-centered and goal-oriented dialysis care. Despite maintaining a home dialysis prevalence of approximately 30%, consistently above the national average, a review was conducted to examine intake and attrition rates and optimize these outcomes within a learning health system context. Sources of information: This review draws on published articles, program reports, and insights from the provincial kidney care program framework. Key components include funding models, multidisciplinary committees, administrative support, and comprehensive training resources for staff and patients. Methods: A structured analysis was conducted to evaluate factors influencing home dialysis rates. The approach focused on health care system dynamics, professional practices, and patient characteristics, emphasizing identifying barriers and opportunities for program optimization. Key findings: Challenges identified include ongoing biases among health care professionals and logistical barriers in remote areas. Future initiatives aim to standardize patient screening, promote home dialysis champions, adopt environmentally friendly practices, and expand peer support networks. Limitations: The review is constrained by potential regional variability within BC and limited generalizability to other provinces or countries. In addition, patient preferences and broader societal influences require further exploration. Implications: A systematic approach to assessing and optimizing home dialysis programs is essential. The findings highlight the need to address health care system barriers, improve professional education, and promote patient engagement to increase home dialysis uptake and sustainability.
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