Benefits and Challenges When Implementing Incremental Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study of Patients and Providers
IHD was shown to offer quality of life advantages. However, the transition to iHD remained emotionally challenging for patients. Patients often exhibited resistance when moving from twice-weekly to a thrice-weekly schedule. Logistical issues for HCPs and educational barriers must be addressed to optimize delivery of iHD.
Authors
- Shaifali Sandal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1941-0598)
- Ali Taha
- Daniel Blum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5742-0848)
- Emilie Trinh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8479-6656)
- Catherine Weber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2558-6904)
- Chloe Wong-Mersereau
- Alexander Messina
- Noémie Laurier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1895-5179)
- Antoine Przybylak-Brouillard
Institutions
- University of Ottawa (CA)
- McGill University Health Centre (CA)
- Jewish General Hospital (CA)
- McGill University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20543581251399138
- Primary Topic
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00