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ASSISTED
HOME HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT
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Assisted home hemodialysis (HHD) is a form of renal replacement therapy where a patient receives hemodialysis treatment in their home, with the support of a family member and a trained healthcare professional, such as a nurse/ clinical technologist. This approach offers greater flexibility and comfort than in-center dialysis, allowing patients to schedule treatments around their daily lives and maintain a higher quality of life. The level of assistance is to ensure that patients with varying needs and abilities can benefit from home-based treatment.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Dialysis at home:
    The process involves a dialysis machine that filters waste products and excess fluid from the blood, similar to in-center hemodialysis. 

  1. Professional Assistance: 

A specialized nurse or other trained professional provides the technical and clinical support needed to manage the treatment, including pre- and post-treatment phases.

  1. Care Partner Support: 

Family members or friends can also be trained and act as care partners, providing technical and non-technical assistance during the treatment.

Key Benefits

Increased Flexibility:  Patients can adjust their treatment schedules, allowing them to maintain a more normal life and integrate dialysis with their personal activities.


Enhanced Comfort: Receiving treatment in the familiar environment of their own home can reduce stress and fear associated with hospital settings.


Improved Quality of Life: The combination of flexibility and home-based care contributes to greater patient satisfaction and better treatment adherence.


Support for Various Needs: Whether it's a professional nurse for complete support or a family member for technical assistance, the "assisted" model accommodates different levels of patient independence.

Who Benefits from Assisted HHD?
Patients with Limited Mobility: The removal of transportation barriers and the convenience of home treatment can be particularly beneficial for those who have difficulty traveling to a dialysis center.
Patients Needing Support: Individuals who do not have a family member available or able to be a trained care partner can still receive home dialysis with a staff-assisted program.
Caregivers: Assisted HHD can provide significant relief to family members who would otherwise be responsible for all aspects of a family member's dialysis, reducing their workload and burden.