Knowledge of Chronic Hemodialysis Patients on Kidney Transplantation in Morocco.

Background: Kidney transplantation (KT) is the optimal treatment for chronic end-stage renal failure. However, it is experiencing a huge delay in Morocco, and the lack of information on this alternative treatment could contribute to this delay. The purpose of our work is to evaluate the knowledge of hemodialysis (HD) on renal transplantation and to propose sensitization and information strategies.

Prevalence and risk factors of cognitive dysfunction in chronic hemodialysis patients.

Objectives: There is growing evidence for cognitive dysfunction in chronic hemodialysis patients as the age and the prevalence of comorbidities increase in this population. The aim of the present study was to assess cognitive performance in hemodialysis patients and determine the variables associated with poor cognitive function.

Methods: Cross-sectional cohort of 108 maintenance hemodialysis patients in the Marrakech area.

Knowledge and attitudes of Moroccan hemodialysis patients toward renal transplantation: did we inform our patients enough?

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide public health problem. It is essential to offer patients all appropriate and available treatment options. However, it seems that nephrologists do not talk enough about renal transplantation to their patients.