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Late referral for maintenance dialysis.

P J Ratcliffe, R E Phillips, D O Oliver

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |February 11, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Late referral for kidney dialysis increases patient complications and mortality. Early referral to renal units improves patient outcomes and optimizes healthcare resource use, benefiting both patients and the health service.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Maintenance dialysis is a critical treatment for end-stage renal disease.
    • Referral timing to renal units can significantly impact patient care and outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between referral timing and patient morbidity and mortality at the initiation of maintenance dialysis.
    • To evaluate the economic implications of early versus late referral for renal replacement therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study of patients accepted for maintenance dialysis at the Oxford renal unit in 1981.
    • Comparison of complication rates and mortality between early and late referral groups.

    Main Results:

    • 23 out of 55 patients (42%) were referred late, shortly before requiring dialysis.
    • Late referral was associated with significantly higher morbidity: 70% of late referrals experienced major complications versus 9% of early referrals.
    • Mortality was also higher in the late referral group (13%) compared to the early referral group (1%).

    Conclusions:

    • Early referral to a renal unit is crucial for reducing complications and mortality associated with starting dialysis.
    • Timely referral improves patient well-being and leads to more economical use of healthcare resources.

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