Intensity of care received at dialysis initiation
| Group | Intensity of Care | Place of Initiation | Length of Index Hospitalization (wk) | Intensive Procedure Performed? | Patients, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowest | Outpatient | 0 | No | 147,823 (35.5) |
| 2 | Inpatient | < 2 | No | 166,549 (40.0) | |
| 3 | Inpatient | < 2 | Yes | 3763 (0.9) | |
| 4 | Inpatient | ≥ 2 | No | 82,238 (19.7) | |
| 5 | Highest | Inpatient | ≥ 2 | Yes | 16,284 (3.9) |