Functional Dependence and Mortality in the International Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients receiving long-term dialysis have among the highest mortality and hospitalization rates. In the nonrenal literature, functional dependence is recognized as a contributor to subsequent disability, recurrent hospitalization, and increased mortality. A higher burden of functional dependence with progressive worsening of kidney function has been observed in several studies, suggesting that functional dependence may contribute to both morbidity and mortality in dialysis patients.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting & participants

7,226 hemodialysis patients from 12 countries in the DOPPS (Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study) phase 4 (2009-2011) with self-reported data for functional status.

Predictor

Patients' ability to perf

SUBMITTER: Jassal SV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5530761 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature