Evaluating patient perspectives of endovascular created arteriovenous fistulas for dialysis access (EndoAVF).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient reported experience measures are contemporary quality indicators that focus on evaluation of healthcare delivery processes. While surgical arteriovenous fistulas (otherAVF) are preferred for haemodialysis vascular access, fears about surgery and complications often result in refusal/delays. A new technique of endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation (EndoAVF) has been developed and as part of it's ongoing introduction into our unit, the patient perspective was felt critical to its evaluation. The Vascular Access Questionnaire (VAQ) provides a mechanism for identifying and scoring perceptions in this setting.

Method

Patients who had previously undergone EndoAVF formation were approached to undertake the VAQ as part of a service evaluation of their experi

SUBMITTER: Field M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10811914 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature