Open AccessUptake of home dialysis in younger adults: case studies that illustrate the multifaceted influence of home circumstances on dialysis decisions
Author(s) -
Collingridge Louise,
Equinox KeriLu,
Frasca Serena,
Simmonds Rosemary,
Tomlins Melinda,
Chow Josephine
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1254
Subject(s) - home dialysis , medicine , dialysis , kidney disease , intensive care medicine , home health , medical home , health care , family medicine , primary care , economic growth , economics
Key Clinical Message Younger adults considering home dialysis need support to ensure home circumstances are suitable and affordable. Home circumstances relate closely to the financial burden reported by younger home dialysis users. Attention to home circumstances of younger patients with chronic kidney disease by policymakers, funders, and healthcare practitioners is needed.