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[Conservative management option in elderly patients].

Véronique Guienne1, Sophie Parahy2, Angelo Testa2

  • 1Centre nantais de sociologie (CENS), UFR sociologie, chemin de la Censive-du-Tertre, 44300 Nantes, France.

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|January 4, 2016
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Summary
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Conservative management is an alternative for patients avoiding dialysis due to illness or age. Key factors influencing this choice include clinical conditions and the perception of renal failure as an age-related issue.

Keywords:
Choix partagéConservative managementDialyseDialysisElderlyPatients âgésShared decision-makingTraitement conservateur

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Geriatrics
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Conservative management offers an alternative to dialysis for elderly patients with comorbidities.
  • Patient choice is influenced by age, comorbidities, and the perceived burden of renal failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reasons and context behind choosing conservative management over dialysis.
  • To explore the interplay of medical factors, patient autonomy, and quality of life in decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Transdisciplinary medical and social investigation.
  • Case-by-case analysis of patient choices.
  • Qualitative assessment of patient autonomy and decision-making capacity.

Main Results:

  • Patient decisions are primarily driven by significant clinical pathologies and the perception of renal failure as age-related.
  • Medical practices and patient autonomy, including the capacity to express choices and live according to age, are crucial considerations.
  • Shared decision-making should prioritize patient life advantages/disadvantages over solely medical risks.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative management decisions are complex, involving patient health status, age, autonomy, and quality of life.
  • A renewed approach to shared decision-making is essential, focusing on the patient's overall life and well-being.
  • Integrating patient values and life context into treatment choices enhances autonomy and care quality.