The transition from chronic kidney disease (CKD) to kidney failure requiring kidney replacement therapy (KRT; i.e., dialysis or transplantation) to sustain life is a stressful event for patients. Families play a role in patients' treatment decision-making, but little is known about how they are involved. This study aimed to explore the experience of CKD among relatives and friends, their views and involvement in KRT choice.

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中晚期慢性肾病患者亲友的经历：来自 CKD-REIN 队列研究的见解

从慢性肾病（CKD）到肾衰竭的转变需要肾脏替代疗法（KRT；即透析或移植）来维持生命，这对患者来说是一个压力事件。家庭在患者的治疗决策中发挥着重要作用，但人们对他们如何参与其中却知之甚少。本研究旨在探讨亲友的 CKD 经历、他们对 KRT 选择的看法和参与情况。