Value-based evaluation of dialysis versus conservative care in older patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: a cohort study

Value-based evaluation of dialysis versus conservative care in older patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: a cohort study

Abstract Background Conservative care is argued to be a reasonable treatment alternative for dialysis in older patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, comparisons are scarce and generally focus on survival only. Comparative data on more patient-relevant outcomes are needed to t...

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Main Authors: Wouter R. Verberne, Janneke Dijkers, Johannes C. Kelder, Anthonius B. M. Geers, Wilbert T. Jellema, Hieronymus H. Vincent, Johannes J. M. van Delden, Willem Jan W. Bos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Chronic kidney failure
End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
Renal dialysis
Conservative treatment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-1004-4

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