Center Hemodialysis Versus Peritoneal Dialysis: A Cost-Utility Analysis
Ludwig Matrisch,
Yannick Rau
Abstract:IntroductionKidney replacement therapy (KRT) is needed for patients with end-stage kidney disease. While it is clear that kidney transplantation remains the gold standard in KRT, data comparing the cost-utility of peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) are scarce. No such analysis has been performed for German patients.
MethodsWe used aggregated data generated by the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) for quality of life and insurance claims to evaluate mortality and economic impact. Quality-adjusted … Show more
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