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

• 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: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Fistula; Access Creation
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/145607
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

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...