Knowledge and Practice of Incremental Hemodialysis: A Survey of Canadian Nephrologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incremental hemodialysis, a strategy to individualize dialysis prescription based on residual kidney function, may be associated with enhanced quality of life and decreased health care costs compared with conventional hemodialysis.

Objective

We surveyed practicing Canadian nephrologists to assess knowledge, perceptions, and practice pattern on the use of incremental hemodialysis.

Design/setting

We distributed a cross-sectional, web-based survey. We asked about incremental hemodialysis prescribing practices, including frequency of prescription, clinical factors used to determine suitability for treatment, and barriers to implementation. The survey was conducted from September 21 to October 30, 2020.

Participants

We distributed the survey to practicing

SUBMITTER: Dahiya A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8689607 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature