Expanding the scope of shared decision-making in vascular access planning for hemodialysis: a case for interprofessional collaboration

Expanding the scope of shared decision-making in vascular access planning for hemodialysis: a case for interprofessional collaboration

Abstract Vascular access planning guidelines have shifted from a fistula-centered to a patient-centered approach. We advocate for expansion of the shared decision-making dyad between the nephrology team and patient to include other vascular access planning stakeholders. We propose earlier and consis...

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Main Authors: Andrea Yu-Ling Liu, Mary Hammes, Peter Angelos, Neil Kondamuri, Lauren Harriett, Ashley Suah, Ted Albert Skolarus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Kidney failure
Vascular access planning
Hemodialysis
Shared decision-making
Implementation
Interprofessional shared decision-making
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04261-6
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Summary:Abstract Vascular access planning guidelines have shifted from a fistula-centered to a patient-centered approach. We advocate for expansion of the shared decision-making dyad between the nephrology team and patient to include other vascular access planning stakeholders. We propose earlier and consistent interprofessional collaboration facilitates more constructive discussions that could improve outcomes.
ISSN:1471-2369

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