Risk factors associated with nosocomial infections among end stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Profound healthcare challenges confront societies with an increase in prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to several facility and patient related factors, ESRD is significantly associated with increased morbidity and mortality attributed to infections.

Aims and objective

The aim of this study was to assess systematically the characteristics of patients and risk factors associated with nosocomial infections among ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Methods

A systematic literature search was performed to identify eligible studies published during the period from inception to December 2018 pertaining to risk factors associated with nosocomial infections among hemodialysis

SUBMITTER: Abbasi SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7307739 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature