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Association Between Understanding Health Literature in English and Optimal Preparation for Dialysis Initiation: An Observational Cohort Study

Paper C Not peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study found that people who do not read English well are less likely to choose home dialysis or a transplant. It shows a link between language skills and treatment choices. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Source

Paper · AJKD · 2026-10-31
https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(26)01188-1/fulltext?rss=yes