Populations in the high-income countries of Western Europe are aging due to increased life
expectancy. As the prevalence of diabetes and obesity has increased, so has the burden of …

A large proportion of patients undergoing incident dialysis start in-center hemodialysis with
suboptimal preparation and predialysis education. Transitional care units deliver a …

Introduction The perspectives of healthcare professionals (HCPs) are pivotal to co-
development of self-management strategies for patients with diabetes. However, literature …

Background The current health policy in Taiwan favors peritoneal dialysis (PD) at home.
Policy objectives may make healthcare providers give more consideration to the introduction …

Aim This study aims to explore the change process among chronic kidney disease patients
in shared decision‐making. Design Qualitative research is the design applied. Method …

Introduction End‐stage renal disease (ESRD) and the need for haemodialysis (HD)
treatment are increasing. The course of the disease and all the life readjustments needed …

Introduction Predicting the timing and occurrence of kidney replacement therapy (KRT),
cardiovascular events, and death among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease …

Background Patients with unplanned dialysis must perform self-management behaviors to
maintain their health in the community after discharge. Understanding the factors that predict …

Objective: Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) guidelines discourage
ongoing access salvage attempts after two interventions prior to successful use or more than …

Although buttonhole cannulation has some benefits compared to rope-ladder cannulation,
the increase of infection rates represents a major obstacle to patient safety, and its use is …