From: Perceptions of pediatric nephrologists regarding timing of dialysis initiation in children in Canada
Provider characteristics | Number | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
Years in practice | ||
0–5 | 6 | 17 |
6–10 | 10 | 29 |
11–15 | 5 | 14 |
16–20 | 7 | 20 |
>20 | 7 | 20 |
Weeks covering hemodialysis | ||
0–6 | 7 | 20 |
7–12 | 13 | 37 |
13–18 | 6 | 17 |
>19 | 9 | 26 |
Weeks covering peritoneal dialysisa | ||
0–6 | 7 | 21 |
7–12 | 12 | 35 |
13–18 | 6 | 18 |
>19 | 9 | 26 |
Funding model | ||
Alternate funding plan | 19 | 54 |
Fee for service | 1 | 3 |
Mixed model | 15 | 43 |
Primary way to stay up to date on current literature | ||
Conferences | 6 | 17 |
Local rounds presentations/journal clubs | 7 | 20 |
Regular journal reading | 10 | 29 |
Journal reading as needed around patient care | 12 | 34 |