Self-cannulation for home hemodialysis: a review of current practices and implementation approaches
A multifaceted approach, including education, empowerment, and effective training, is crucial for successful self-cannulation. By incorporating individualized cannulation technique selection and comprehensive support, care providers can empower patients to adopt self-cannulation and HHD. Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps and promote best practices.
Authors
- Osama El Shamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7782-1160)
- Maria Bermudez
Institutions
- Geisinger Medical Center (US)
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mnh.0000000000001121
- Primary Topic
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00