Knowledge, attitude, and practice of nephrologists on the decision for renal replacement therapy.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of nephrologists on the decision of renal replacement therapy (RRT), including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation. This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted on qualified nephrologists who volunteered to participate between July and August 2022 by using a self-administered questionnaire. Among 327 nephrologists, the total knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 12.03 ± 2.11/16, 58.39 ± 6.62/75, and 27.15 ± 2.74/30, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the attitude score (peritoneal dialysis: OR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.13-1.25, P < 0.001; hemodialysis: OR = 1.14, 95%CI: 1.09-1.19, P < 0.001; kidney transplantation: OR = 1.12, 95%CI: 1.07-1.16, P < 0.

SUBMITTER: Hu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10077733 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature