Associations between dialysis modality and adherence to immunosuppression after kidney transplantation-A single-center study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with end-stage kidney disease often prefer home-based dialysis due to higher self-efficacy, which relates to improved medical treatment adherence. Kidney transplantation (KT) success depends on adhering to immunosuppressive medication post-transplant.

Objectives

To investigate whether adherence post-kidney transplantation (KT) and patients' attitudes toward immunosuppression were influenced by their prior dialysis type modality. Additionally, the study examined if adherence and patient's attitudes towards immunosuppression are associated with kidney graft survival.

Methods

This cross-sectional single-center study included 201 KT patients. Adherence was assessed using BAASIS and the coefficient of variation of calcineurin inhibitors (COV-CNI). Patie

SUBMITTER: Ortiz F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760586 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature