N (199) | % | |
---|---|---|
First treatment received | ||
Pre-dialysis | 40 | 20.1 |
Peritoneal dialysis | 61 | 30.7 |
Haemodialysis | 92 | 46.2 |
No response | 6 | 3.0 |
Current treatment | ||
Peritoneal dialysis | 39 | 19.6 |
Haemodialysis | 160 | 80.4 |
Medical professional who prescribed treatment | ||
Nephrologist | 171 | 85.9 |
Other | 28 | 14.1 |
Time elapsed between first prescription and receiving treatment | ||
< 31 days | 137 | 68.8 |
≥ 31 days | 62 | 31.2 |
Time spent in renal replacement therapy | ||
< 3 months | 38 | 19.1 |
≥ 3 months | 161 | 80.9 |
Continuity of treatment (at least three haemodialysis sessions per week) | ||
No | 127 | 63.8 |
Yes | 33 | 16.6 |
Does not apply (peritoneal dialysis) | 39 | 19.6 |
Hospitalizations for health complications in the last year | ||
No | 100 | 50.3 |
Yes | 99 | 47.9 |
Patient has uncertainties regarding treatment | ||
No | 127 | 63.8 |
Yes | 72 | 36.2 |