Kidney failure affects a large number of Quebecers, most of whom must receive dialysis treatments. In these patients, home dialysis is increasingly favored both for its favorable clinical repercussions and economic efficiency. In general, patients with kidney failure face several transitions. These periods present an increased risk of complications, including in patients treated with home dialysis.
Dr. Nadeau-Fredette and her team are interested in the morbidity and mortality associated with home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transition periods, using national and international databases. In addition, Dr Nadeau-Fredette and her team assess changes in quality of life and frailty and other patient-reported outcomes (PRO) during the end-stage renal disease continuum, and more specifically during periods of transitions.
Subventions
- Kidney Foundation of Canada
- Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Santé