Kidney transplantation or dialysis in older adults—an interview study on the decision-making process | Zendy

Tessa S. Schoot | Zendy; Marieke Perry | Zendy; Luuk B. Hilbrands | Zendy; Rob J. van Marum | Zendy; Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs | Zendy

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Kidney transplantation or dialysis in older adults—an interview study on the decision-making process

Author(s) -

Tessa S. Schoot,

Marieke Perry,

Luuk B. Hilbrands,

Rob J. van Marum,

Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs

Publication year - 2022

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afac111

Subject(s) - medicine , thematic analysis , dialysis , quality of life (healthcare) , transplantation , health care , nephrology , kidney transplantation , decision making , kidney disease , family medicine , qualitative research , nursing , gerontology , social science , operations management , purchasing , sociology , economics , economic growth

In older patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), the choice between kidney transplantation (KT) and dialysis may be more complex than in younger patients because of a higher prevalence of comorbidities and frailty. This study aims to provide greater insight into the current decision-making process by exploring the expectations, experiences and health outcome priorities of all stakeholders.

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