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[Dialysis an the elderly]

R M Huisman1

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Nefrologie, Groningen.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Age is not a barrier to dialysis for older adults with terminal renal failure. Dialysis offers adequate survival and good quality of life, making it a viable option for the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Context:

  • In the Netherlands, only 33% of patients aged 65+ with end-stage renal disease receive dialysis.
  • Older adults often experience adequate survival and good quality of life with dialysis treatment.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and applicability of dialysis in elderly patients (65 years and older) with terminal renal failure.
  • To determine if age is a contraindication for dialysis in geriatric populations.

Summary:

  • Both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis yield similar clinical outcomes in older patients compared to younger demographics.
  • Treatment modality selection should prioritize patient-specific factors and individual preferences.

Impact:

  • Dialysis is a safe and effective treatment for elderly patients with end-stage renal disease.
  • The proportion of elderly patients undergoing dialysis is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, highlighting the growing importance of geriatric nephrology.

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