Effects of different palliative care models on decedents with kidney failure receiving maintenance dialysis: a nationwide population-based retrospective observational study in Taiwan
Abstract:ObjectivesPatients with kidney failure receiving maintenance dialysis are a particularly important population and carry a heavy disease burden. However, evidence related to palliative care for patients with kidney failure receiving maintenance dialysis remains scarce, especially in regard to palliative care consultation services and palliative home care. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different palliative care models on aggressive treatment among patients with kidney failure receiving maintenance … Show more
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