Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Access Cosmesis Scale (AVACS): A new measure for vascular access.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale and objective

This study aimed to develop a cosmesis scale to evaluate the cosmetic appearance of hemodialysis (HD) arteriovenous (AV) accesses from the perspective of the patient and clinician, which could be incorporated into clinical trials.

Study design

Using a modified Delphi process, two AV access cosmesis scale (AVACS) components were developed in a four-round Delphi panel consisting of two surveys and two consensus meetings with two rounds of patient consultation.

Setting and participants

The Delphi panel consisted of 15 voting members including five interventional or general nephrologists, five vascular surgeons, three interventional radiologists, and two vascular access nurse coordinators. Four patients experienced with vascular access were involve

SUBMITTER: Yuo TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308273 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature