| Theme | Reconsideration of standard hemodialysis: What is the optimal prescription and management for each patient? | |
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| Title | Initiation of home hemodialysis | |
| Publish Date | 2019/09 | |
| Author | Hiroshi Ogawa | Shinseikai Dai-ichi Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Home hemodialysis (HHD) is associated with a remarkably good survival prognosis. Patients undergoing HHD show a high rate of return to active roles in society. It is expected that HHD will play a greater role in the near future among patients who wish to perform certain functions in society. The most important concern associated with implementation of HHD is ensuring a high level of safety. Therefore education and training is impor tant for patients undergoing HHD. Meetings should be held at the beginning and the end of HHD training. We have outlined a program for the initiation of HHD, including a method for training patients undergoing HHD that additionally discusses self-responsibility. | |