Current Status of the Implication of the Clinical Practice Pattern in Hemodialysis Prescription in Regular Hemodialysis Patients in Egypt (South Sinai)

Abstract

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is one of the main health problems in Egypt. Currently, hemodialysis represents the main mode for treatment of chronic kidney disease stage 5 (CKD5), previously called ESRD or chronic renal failure. Although hemodialysis is often used for treatment of ESRD, no practice guidelines are available in Egypt. Healthcare facilities are seeking nowadays to develop practice guidelines for the sake of improving healthcare services. In the healthcare sector in Egypt, trials for establishing guidelines have been lead by the MOH. This work is a part of project aiming at Statement of the current status of dialysis patient in Egypt using a questionnaire. This project is modulated by Nephrology department, Ain Shams university.this study was done in October and November 2015 • Our study sample consisted of 92 clinically stable chronic patients on regular thrice- weekly HD. Patients were collected fromSouth Sinai Government which includesSharm El Shiek hospital, South Sinai hospital, El Tour hospital, Abou Redas hospital, Ras Sedr hospital, Nwabeah hospital and Taba hospital.