What are the factors that determine treatment choices in patients with kidney failure: a retrospective cohort study using data linkage of routinely collected data in Wales.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify the factors that determine treatment choices following pre-dialysis education.

Design

Retrospective cohort study using data linkage with univariate and multivariate analyses using linked data.

Setting

Secondary care National Health Service Wales healthcare system.

Participants

All people in Wales over 18 years diagnosed with established kidney disease, who received pre-dialysis education between 1 January 2016 and 12 December 2018.

Main outcome measures

Patient choice of dialysis modality and any kidney replacement therapy started.

Results

Mean age was 67 years; n=1207 (60%) were male, n=878 (53%) had ≥3 comorbidities, n=805 (66%) had mobility problems, n=700 (57%) had pain symptoms, n=641 (52%) had anxiety or were depressed

SUBMITTER: Chess J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10868286 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature