Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) argue against the limited use of peritoneal dialysis in  end-stage renal disease
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CONCLUSION: This single-center cross-section with a modest number of patients but an almost 100% patient response shows that having 40% of patients on PD is possible with excellent results in terms of patient-reported outcomes. A structured patient education with attention to personal needs of patients, an adequate infrastructure for PD, and a dedicated team with ongoing patient support are key factors. Sharing best practices may help to slow down or even reverse the decline of PD, which is a pity both for patients and society.
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PMID: 29578403 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Nephrology - March 26, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: de Fijter CWH, van Diepen ATN, Amiri F, Dekker FW, Krediet RT Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research