Disparities in Discussions about Kidney Replacement Therapy in CKD Care
Tyler M. Barrett, Clemontina A. Davenport, Patti L. Ephraim, Sarah B. Peskoe, Dinushika Mohottige, Nicole DePasquale, Lisa M. McElroy, L. Ebony Boulware
Abstract
Participants who identified as female and Black reported more thorough discussions of dialysis than transplant.Participants with low incomes and education reported more thorough discussions of dialysis than transplant.
Topics & Concepts
Renal replacement therapyMedicineIntensive care medicinePatient-Provider Communication in HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesDialysis and Renal Disease Management