[Predialysis education]

Wiad Lek. 2014;67(3):432-3.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

There is a substantial evidence that late referral for renal replacement therapy leads to poor outcomes for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, with many complications, prolonged hospital stays and rehabilitation, and increased mortality. However, in many services worldwide, a lot of patients still do not begin dialysis treatment electively despite prior nephrology care. The predialysis education in addition to standard nephrology follow-up enhances the probability of planned dialysis start and may improve dialysis patient outcomes.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Early Diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Referral and Consultation / organization & administration
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Treatment Outcome