scholarly journals Keeping Home Dialysis Patients at Home

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 542-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter G. Kerr ◽  
John W.M. Agar
Keyword(s):  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Home dialysis and Covid-19 in french speaking countries (RDPLF data-base)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-237
Author(s):  
Christian Verger ◽  
Emmanuel Fabre ◽  
Pierre-Yves Durand ◽  
Jacques Chanliau ◽  
Isabelle Vernier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Hemodialysis ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Surgical Teams ◽  
At Home

Aims of the study: to assess the frequency of symptomatic Covid-19 in home dialysis patients and its influence on the number of patients treated at home in dialysis units of centers included in the French-speaking peritoneal and home hemodialysis Registry (RDPLF). Focus is placed on patients treated by peritoneal dialysis (PD) in mainland France. Results: in home hemodialysis (HHD)the incidence is 6% in Belgium and 4.8% in mainland France. On peritoneal dialysis it is 10.6% in Belgium, 6.7% in mainland France, 10.8% in Morocco and 11.5% in Tunisia. Lethality is less than 5% in HHD and between 8.4% and 42.7% in PD depending on age and associated comorbidities. In France, the percentage of patients who have had symptomatic Covid-19 is lower on home dialysis, all methods combined. Nevertheless, among the home methods, the higher frequencies and severities are observed in mainland France in home assisted PD: these are the oldest and most co-morbid patients. Transfers from PD to in center hemodialysis have increased during Covid-19 pandemic while the number of transplants has decreased. Conclusion: if the drop in the number of transplants can be explained by a reduced availability of operating theaters and surgical teams during a pandemic period, it is paradoxical that the prescription of home dialysis, which should be supposed to limit the risk of contagion, has decreased. More investigation should be performed to understand this paradox.  

Improving quality of life for dialysis patients through telecare

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl A Stroetmann ◽  
Peter Gruetzmacher ◽  
Veli N Stroetmann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Video Communication ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Service Support ◽  
Initial Results ◽  
Selection Of

Home dialysis can improve the care and quality of life for patients with renal failure. We have explored the possibility of extending home care to more patients needing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) using telemedicine. We tested videoconferencing support for five CAPD patients using low-cost ISDN equipment (128 kbit/s). Initial results indicated that it was possible to integrate video-communication into the daily routine of the clinic and the response from patients was surprisingly positive. Selection of appropriate, affordable technology and the ISDN service support by the telecommunications provider proved to be considerably more difficult than anticipated. The first indications also suggest medical advantages for home teledialysis.

FC 117TIME TRENDS IN PROBABILITY OF STARTING HOME DIALYSIS OVER A 20 YEAR PERIOD: A DUTCH REGISTRY STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Bonenkamp ◽  
Tiny Hoekstra ◽  
Marc Hemmelder ◽  
Anita Van Eck van der Sluijs ◽  
Alferso C Abrahams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Dialysis Treatment ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
System Utilization ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Kidney Transplantations

Abstract Background and Aims A growing number of patients suffers from End Stage Kidney Disease(ESKD), causing a logistical and economic burden to the healthcare system. Utilization of home dialysis is low in many countries worldwide, although home dialysis has several advantages including higher quality of life and possibly lower costs. The aim of this study is to explore time trends in the use of home dialysis in the Netherlands. Method Anonymized registry data from the Dutch Renal Registry (RENINE) were used for this study. All dialysis episodes of adult patients who started dialysis treatment between 1997 through 2016 in the Netherlands were included, including those who previously underwent kidney transplantation. Dialysis episodes shorter than 90 days were excluded. The probability of starting home dialysis between 1997 through 2016 was evaluated in time periods of 5 years, using logistic regression analysis. Home dialysis was defined as start with peritoneal dialysis or home haemodialysis, or transfer to either within 2 years after dialysis start. A logistic multilevel model was used to adjust for clustering at patient level. The cumulative incidence function of start of home dialysis in incident patients was estimated with a competing risk model with recovery of kidney function, kidney transplantations, and all-cause mortality as competing events. All analyses were stratified for age categories at dialysis start: 20-44 years, 45-64 years, 65-74 years and ≥75 years. Results A total of 33,340 dialysis episodes in 31,569 patients were evaluated. Between 1997 and 2016, mean age at start of dialysis treatment increased from 62.5±14.0 to 65.5±14.5 years in in-centre haemodialysis patients, whereas it increased from 51.9±15.1 to 62.5±14.6 years in home dialysis patients. In patients < 65 years, the probability of starting home dialysis was significantly lower during each 5-year period compared to the previous period, and kidney transplantation occurred more often. In patients ≥ 65 years, incidence of home dialysis remained constant, whereas mortality decreased. Conclusion In patients < 65 years, the overall probability of starting home dialysis declined consistently over the past 20 years. The age of home dialysis patients increased more rapidly than that of in-centre dialysis patients, implying that pre-dialysis education and organization of home dialysis must be adapted to the needs of the elderly patient. These developments have a significant impact on the organisation of home dialysis for patients with ESKD.

scholarly journals Dutch nOcturnal and hoME dialysis Study To Improve Clinical Outcomes (DOMESTICO): rationale and design

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. van Eck van der Sluijs ◽  
◽  
A. A. Bonenkamp ◽  
F. W. Dekker ◽  
A. C. Abrahams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background More than 6200 End Stage Renal Disease patients in the Netherlands are dependent on dialysis, either performed at home or in a dialysis centre. Visiting a dialysis centre three times a week is considered a large burden by many patients. However, recent data regarding the effects of dialysis at home on quality of life, clinical outcomes, and costs compared with in-centre haemodialysis are lacking. Methods The Dutch nOcturnal and hoME dialysis Study To Improve Clinical Outcomes (DOMESTICO) is a nationwide, prospective, observational cohort study that will include adult patients starting with a form of dialysis. Health-related quality of life, as the primary outcome, clinical outcomes and costs, as secondary outcomes, will be measured every 3–6 months in patients on home dialysis, and compared with a control group consisting of in-centre haemodialysis patients. During a 3-year period 800 home dialysis patients (600 peritoneal dialysis and 200 home haemodialysis patients) and a comparison group of 800 in-centre haemodialysis patients will be included from 53 Dutch dialysis centres (covering 96% of Dutch centres) and 1 Belgian dialysis centre (covering 4% of Flemish centres). Discussion DOMESTICO will prospectively investigate the effect of home dialysis therapies on health-related quality of life, clinical outcomes and costs, in comparison with in-centre haemodialysis. The findings of this study are expected to ameliorate the shared decision-making process and give more guidance to healthcare professionals, in particular to assess which type of patients may benefit most from home dialysis. Trial registration The DOMESTICO study is registered with the National Trial Register on (number: NL6519, date of registration: 22 August 2017) and the Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CCMO) (number: NL63277.029.17).

Comparison of Psychological Adjustment to Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Hemodialysis

1981 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard J. Burton ◽  
Atara Kaplan De-Nour ◽  
John A. Conley ◽  
George A. Wells ◽  
Lokky Wais
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Hemodialysis ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Household Members ◽  
Demographic Background

Two groups of home dialysis patients (40 on CAPD and 37 on home hemo dialysis) matched for length of time on dialysis, and for demographic background were studied and compared. The CAPD patients were significantly more satisfied with the support received from household members and from spouses, more satisfied with the relations with spouses, more understood by them and more understanding of their spouses. Sexual satisfaction declined in both groups. However, sexual satisfaction was slightly higher in the CAPD group and these patients experienced slightly less difficulty in adjusting to the decline; none of these differences were statistically significant.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Web-Based eHealth Portal for Delivery of Care to Home Dialysis Patients: A Single-Arm Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 205435811879441 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kiberd ◽  
Usman Khan ◽  
Cynthia Stockman ◽  
Arun Radhakrishnan ◽  
Matthew Phillips ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Delivery Of Care

Predictors of Care Gaps in Home Dialysis: The Home Dialysis Virtual Ward Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 392-400
Author(s):  
Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette ◽  
Christopher T. Chan ◽  
Joanne M. Bargman ◽  
Michael A. Copland ◽  
S. Neil Finkle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Scale Score ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Medical Procedure ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Dialysis Vintage ◽  
Care Gaps

Background: Home dialysis patients may be at an increased risk of adverse events after transitional states. The home dialysis virtual ward (HDVW) trial was conducted in Canadian dialysis centers and aimed to evaluate potential care gaps and patient satisfaction during the HDVW. Methods: The HDVW was a multicenter single-arm trial including peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis patients after 4 different events (hospital discharge, medical procedure, antibiotics, completion of training). Telephone-led interviews using a standardized assessment tool were performed over a 2-week period to assess a patient’s care and adjust treatment as required. Upon completion, patients were surveyed to evaluate their perceived impact on domains of care using a rating scale; 1 not satisfied to 10 completely satisfied. Results: The HDVW trial included 193 patients with a median number of potential care gaps/interventions of 1 (0–2) per patient. Patients admitted to the HDVW after hospital discharge were at a higher risk of potential gaps in care (OR 2.16, 95% CI 1.29–3.62), while longer dialysis vintage was ­associated with a lower number of gaps/interventions (OR 0.97 per year, 95% CI 0.95–0.98). A total of 105/193 (54%) patients completed satisfaction surveys. Patients were highly satisfied with the HDVW (median rating scale score 8, IQR 2) and felt it had a positive impact (rating scale score ≥7) on their overall health, understanding of treatment and access to a nephrologist. Conclusion: The HDVW was effective at identifying several potential care gaps, and patients were satisfied across several domains of care. This intervention may be valuable in supporting home dialysis patients during care transitions.

scholarly journals Guidebook for renal dialysis patients: care of central venous catheters and arteriovenous fistula

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 896-902
Author(s):  
Larissa Rodrigues de Freitas ◽  
Viviane Peixoto dos Santos Pennafort ◽  
Ana Elza Oliveira de Mendonça ◽  
Francisco José Maia Pinto ◽  
Letícia Lima Aguiar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Renal Dialysis ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Daily Care ◽  
At Home

ABSTRACT Objective: To design and validate the content and format of a guidebook for chronic renal failure patients about the care with venous access for hemodialysis at home. Method: Methodological study, in which the steps for the guidebook design were: project planning, literature search, material content, and qualification selection. Results: After analysis of the articles, the content to be included in the guidebook was selected. The first draft of the guidebook was submitted for content and format validation, with the participation of 12 specialists. The necessary adjustments for the design of the final version were made with the help of an illustrator. Conclusion: The designed guidebook, “Hemodialysis: Care of Venous Accesses and Intercurrences at Home,” consists of educational material to help hemodialysis patients with daily care with central venous catheter and arteriovenous fistula practices in case of intercurrences.

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