Patient-related barriers to timely dialysis access preparation : a qualitative study of the perspectives of patients, family members, and health care providers

Rational & Objective: A key aspect of smooth transition to dialysis is the timely creation of a permanent access. Despite early referral to kidney care, initiation onto dialysis is still suboptimal for many patients, which has clinical and cost implications. This study aimed to explore perspecti...

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Main Authors: Griva, Konstadina, Seow, Pei Shing, Seow, Terina Ying-Ying, Goh, Zhong Sheng, Choo, Jason Chon Jun, Foo, Marjorie, Newman, Stanton
Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/145607