Results of the European EDITH nephrologist survey on factors influencing treatment modality choice for end-stage kidney disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Access to forms of dialysis, kidney transplantation (Tx) and comprehensive conservative management (CCM) for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) varies across European countries. Attitudes of nephrologists, information provision and decision-making may influence this access and nephrologists may experience several barriers when providing treatments for ESKD.

Methods

We surveyed European nephrologists and kidney transplant surgeons treating adults with ESKD about factors influencing modality choice. Descriptive statistics were used to compare the opinions of professionals from European countries with low-, middle- and high-gross domestic product purchasing power parity (GDP PPP).

Results

In total, 681 professionals from 33 European countries partic

SUBMITTER: de Jong RW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8719583 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature