Identifying classification systems regarding vascular access for haemodialysis: protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Classifications are important clinical tools that enable data arrangement, patient categorisation and comparative research. The care of patients with end-stage renal disease who have vascular access requires collaboration of several specialists. In such a field, where several different specialties overlap, strong evidence and well-grounded recommendations for good practice are essential. In this protocol, we aim to search the literature to identify classification systems regarding vascular access for haemodialysis. This protocol serves as a pragmatic tool for setting a systematic approach using scoping review methodology. It also aims to make the study transparent and avoid potential duplication.

Methods and analysis

We will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute me

SUBMITTER: Lawrie K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9806000 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature