2016
DOI: 10.4103/1319-2442.194885
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Demographics and key clinical characteristics of hemodialysis patients from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries enrolled in the dialysis outcomes and practice patterns study phase 5 (2012-2015)

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“…(DOPPS) results reported on patients in Gulf countries in general and specifically in the UAE [4]. As for the reasons for initiation of HD, diabetes and hypertension were the most common causes in our sample; a similar finding was reported from DOPPS [4].…”
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“…(DOPPS) results reported on patients in Gulf countries in general and specifically in the UAE [4]. As for the reasons for initiation of HD, diabetes and hypertension were the most common causes in our sample; a similar finding was reported from DOPPS [4].…”
Section: N (%) N (%)supporting
confidence: 75%
“…As for the reasons for initiation of HD, diabetes and hypertension were the most common causes in our sample; a similar finding was reported from DOPPS [4]. Finally, hypertension as a comorbidity was prevalent in more than 90% of the patients in both our sample and the representative sample of DOPPS UAE [4]. Moreover, more than half of the patients did not work and 43.9% had university degrees; the former figure is comparable to DOPPS results where Behavior, attitude and knowledge of HD patients regarding exercise are detailed in Table 3.…”
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“…The median age of patients enrolled in our study was lower than what was reported by some countries stated in the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study )DOPPS( of the GCC such as Kuwait and UAE, quite similar to median age reported in Saudi Arabia. 16 This study, young age group might justify the good adherence as it decreased the chances for the presence of polypharmacy among patients. Polypharmacy has been identified as a geriatric-related syndrome.…”
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confidence: 75%