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Home haemodialysis in Ireland

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Background

A home haemodialysis programme (HHD) was established in Ireland in 2009 following studies suggesting better outcomes and a survival advantage when compared to conventional in-centre dialysis.

Aim

The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes in patients commenced on the HHD programme.

Methods

Baseline characteristics, standard dialysis parameters, blood pressure control, antihypertensive usage, vascular access problems, hospitalisation rates and technical issues related to dialysis were analysed.

Results

Seventeen patients were followed over a 2-year period. Time spent travelling for dialysis-related treatments was reduced with time on dialysis per week increased. There was a trend towards lower blood pressure with nine patients, either discontinuing or having a reduction in antihypertensive medications. There were eight episodes of hospitalisation with the majority of complications related to vascular access.

Conclusion

Home haemodialysis is a community-based therapy, offering an alternative to conventional in-centre haemodialysis in a select patient population.

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  1. Department of Nephrology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland

    D. M. Connaughton, A. Jamal, J. McWilliams, P. O’Kelly, J. Ormond, A. Butler, N. McEntee, E. Tierney, G. Lambe, M. Denton, C. Magee & P. J. Conlon

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Connaughton, D.M., Jamal, A., McWilliams, J. et al. Home haemodialysis in Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 182, 91–96 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-012-0835-4

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