Kidney transplantation and dialysis in older adults: goals, expectations, satisfaction, and regret - a mixed-methods prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In older adults, decision-making about kidney failure treatments can be complex. Treatment choices should align with patient-centered goals and be guided by realistic expectations. However, limited knowledge exists regarding the goals and expectations of older patients for kidney transplantation (KT) and dialysis, as well as the extent to which these are met. This study aimed to identify the goals and expectations of older patients for KT and dialysis, to assess the achievement of these goals and expectations following KT and dialysis initiation, and to evaluate treatment satisfaction and decision regret.

Methods

This mixed-methods, prospective cohort study included KT recipients and dialysis patients aged ≥ 65 years who were suitable for KT. Qualitative data (sem

SUBMITTER: Schoot TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature