Open AccessPatient Awareness and Initiation of Peritoneal Dialysis
Author(s) -
Nancy G. Kutner
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
archives of internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3679
pISSN - 0003-9926
DOI - 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.361
Subject(s) - peritoneal dialysis , medicine , dialysis , cohort , intensive care medicine , medicaid , kidney disease , cohort study , renal replacement therapy , emergency medicine , health care , economics , economic growth
Few US patients with kidney failure start treatment on peritoneal dialysis (PD) despite its potential survival, quality of life, and cost-saving benefits. We investigated patient awareness of PD and variables associated with PD selection, including dialysis unit ownership and geographic area.
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