Cost analysis of in-centre nocturnal compared with conventional hemodialysis

Conclusions Compared to CvHD, provision of ICNHD is more expensive, largely driven by increased staffing costs as patients dialyze longer. Alternate staffing models, including self-care ICNHD with minimal staff, may lead to net cost savings. The incremental cost of treatment should be considered in the context of impact on patient health outcomes, staffing model, and pragmatic factors, such as current capacity for daytime CvHD and the capital costs of new dialysis stations.
Source: Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research