Barriers to Home Hemodialysis Across Saskatchewan, Canada: A Cross-Sectional Survey of In-Center Dialysis Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite clinical and lifestyle advantages of home hemodialysis (HHD) compared with in-center hemodialysis (ICHD), it remains underutilized in our province. The aim of the study was to explore the patients' perception and to identify the barriers to use of HHD in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Objectives

The primary objective of the study was to evaluate and explore patient perceptions of HHD and to identify the obstacles for adoption of HHD in Saskatchewan. The secondary objective was to examine variations in the patients' perceptions and barriers to HHD by center (main dialysis units vs satellite dialysis units).

Design

This is a cross-sectional observational survey study.

Setting

Two major centers (Regina and Saskatoon) and 5 associated satellite units atta

SUBMITTER: Diebel L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7418229 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature