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Contrasting Perceptions of Home Dialysis Therapies Among In-Center and Home Dialysis Staff.
- Source :
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Nephrology Nursing Journal . May/Jun2016, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p195-205. 11p. 5 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Home dialysis offers many advantages over in-center dialysis, but peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis are infrequently used. To better understand why, a survey of dialysis healthcare professionals (N = 273) in the United States was conducted to assess their knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs about home dialysis modalities. Most survey respondents demonstrated a lack of knowledge about home dialysis and perceived many barriers to home therapy, which may affect patient modality choice; however, 90% of respondents stated they would choose home dialysis for themselves if they required dialysis. Additional staff education may help reduce misperceptions, address knowledge gaps, and subsequently, increase use of home modalities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1526744X
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nephrology Nursing Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 116249558