Dialysis Modalities for the Treatment of End-Stage Kidney Disease

CADTH undertook a health technology assessment (HTA) to inform decision-making about the appropriate use of dialysis modalities for the treatment of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The HTA addressed the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, patient experiences and perspectives, ethical issues, and implementation issues of dialysis modalities for the treatment of ESKD. Optimal use recommendations were developed based on the evidence presented in the HTA.

The project has three key components:

• Protocol
• Science report
• Recommendations report

Below is a list of articles and events related to the CADTH report on dialysis modalities :

• “Should dialysis at home be an option for more patients?” Article featured in Hospital News (June 2017)
• “Home dialysis is the future. Here’s why.” Article featured in Healthy Debate (April 2017)
• “Home-Based Dialysis for the Treatment of End-Stage Kidney Disease: What Does the Evidence Say?” A webinar in collaboration with the Continuing Education and Development for Nurses (CEDN), College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan. 

Other non-CADTH resources of interest to patients and dialysis providers:

• Canadian Kidney Knowledge Translation and Generation Network
• Kidney School  
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Home Hemodialysis 
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Kidney Disease Education Lesson Builder

CADTH has completed a number of evidence reviews on dialysis and other treatment options and considerations for patients with kidney disease. Below is a list of relevant reviews: