Morbidity, mortality and quality of life in the ageing haemodialysis population: results from the ELDERLY study

Conclusions In this observational study, the mortality rate of elderly haemodialysis patients was not exceedingly high compared with the age-matched background population. Furthermore, the hospitalization rate was only slightly higher compared with the younger age group and the median yearly hospitalization time trended lower compared with registry data. The social well-being of elderly haemodialysis patients showed a less pronounced decline over time and was equal to the score of the younger cohort at the end of the study period. The physical and functional status in the elderly patients was lower and showed a sharper decline over time. The baseline FACT-An score correlated closely with the 24-month survival probability.
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: HAEMODIALYSIS Source Type: research