Ambulatory hemodialysis-technology landscape and potential for patient-centered treatment

N Hojs, WH Fissell, S Roy - … Journal of the American Society of …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
CKD is a worldwide health problem and the number of patients requiring kidney
replacement therapy is rising. In the United States, most patients with ESKD rely on in-center
hemodialysis, which is burdensome and does not provide the same long-term benefits as
kidney transplantation. Intensive hemodialysis treatments have demonstrated improved
clinical outcomes, but its wider adoption is limited by equipment complexity and patient
apprehension. Ambulatory devices for hemodialysis offer the potential for self-care treatment …