Table 5 Summary of patient outcomes in each dialysis unit over the 7–9 year period
Unit A (1998–2006) | Unit B (1999–2006) | Unit C (2000–2006) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Years of observation | 1926.7 | 1046.2 | 951.0 |
Recovered renal function | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Received a kidney transplant | 109 | 40 | 38 |
Followed in the database after transfer to peritoneal dialysis, home hemeral or nocturnal hemodialysis | 41 | 3 | 3 |
Known to be alive after transfer to another dialysis facility | 79 | 22 | 12 |
Lost to follow up after transfer to another dialysis facility | 102 | 50 | 86 |
Deaths | 303 | 178 | 164 |
Deaths per 1000 patient years | 157.3 | 170.1 | 172.5 |