Journal article
An Economic Assessment Model of Rural and Remote Satellite Hemodialysis Units
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Kidney Failure is epidemic in many remote communities in Canada. In-centre hemodialysis is provided within these settings in satellite hemodialysis units. The key cost drivers of this program have not been fully described. Such information is important in informing the design of programs aimed at optimizing efficiency in providing dialysis and preventative chronic kidney disease care in remote communities.
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Authors
Ferguson TW; Zacharias J; Walker SR; Collister D; Rigatto C; Tangri N; Komenda P
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 10, No. 8,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0135587
ISSN
1932-6203