Journal article
A Province-wide, Cross-sectional Study of Demographics and Medication Use of Patients in Hemodialysis Units Across Ontario
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hemodialysis patients are at an increased risk of polypharmacy as they have the highest pill burden of all chronically ill patient populations, with an estimated average of 12 medications per day.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate prescribing patterns of outpatient medications in patients receiving in-center hemodialysis. This was done to identify potential candidate medications for future quality improvement …
Authors
Battistella M; Jandoc R; Ng JY; McArthur E; Garg AX
Journal
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, Vol. 5, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 1, 2018
DOI
10.1177/2054358118760832
ISSN
2054-3581