Patient-reported factors influencing the choice of their kidney replacement treatment modality

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Authors

Rianne W de Jong · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Vianda S Stel · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Axel Rahmel · German Organ Transplantation Foundation

Mark Murphy

Raymond Vanholder · Ghent University Hospital

Ziad A. Massy · Inserm

Kitty J. Jager · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Abstract

Our results suggest European differences in patient-reported factors influencing KRT modality choice, possibly caused by disparities in availability of KRT modalities, different healthcare systems and varying patient preferences. Availability of home dialysis and kidney transplantation should be optimized.

Topics & Keywords

Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Organ Donation and Transplantation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Volume 37, Issue 3, pp. 477-488

DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfab059

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