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Barriers and facilitators of conservative kidney management in older adults with chronic kidney failure: a qualitative study with nephrologists in Germany

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Key takeaways

This study interviewed kidney doctors in Germany to understand their challenges. They discussed why it is hard to offer conservative care to older adults. This type of care focuses on quality of life rather than dialysis. The study reports on opinions and experiences, not clinical trial results.

Who did this work

Janine Kaiser (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) · Charlotte M. Kugler (Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane) · Muhammad Helmi Barghouth (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) · Natalie Ebert (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) · Nina Mielke (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) · Maja Krajewska (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) · Elke Schäeffner (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-31
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-026-05470-3