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Published in: BMC Nephrology 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Factors influencing dialysis withdrawal: a scoping review

Authors: Hammad Ali Qazi, Helen Chen, Meng Zhu

Published in: BMC Nephrology | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Research on factors associated with dialysis withdrawal is scarce. This study examined the predictors that might influence rate of dialysis withdrawal. Existing literature is summarized, analyzed and synthesized to identify gaps in the literature with regard to the factors associated with dialysis withdrawal.

Methods

This scoping review used a systematic search to synthesize research findings related to dialysis withdrawal and identified gaps in the literature. The search strategy was developed and applied using PubMed, EMBASE and CINHAL databases. The selection criteria included articles written in English and published between 1997 and 2016 that examined dialysis withdrawal and associated factors in patients with any modality of renal dialysis.. Case reports and studies only including renal transplant patients were excluded. Fifteen articles were selected in accordance with these selection criteria.

Results

The literature review revealed a scarcity of research on dialysis withdrawal and associated factors. Furthermore, the study findings were inconsistent and inconclusive. Authors have defined dialysis withdrawal in terms of dialysis discontinuation, withholding, death, withdrawal, treatment refusal/cessation, or technique failure. Authors have selected homogeneous patient population on either hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, thus making comparisons of studies and generalization of findings difficult.

Conclusion

Future studies should explore the influence of both HD and PD on patient-elected dialysis withdrawal using a large a priori calculated sample size.
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Metadata
Title
Factors influencing dialysis withdrawal: a scoping review
Authors
Hammad Ali Qazi
Helen Chen
Meng Zhu
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Nephrology / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2369
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-018-0894-5

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