Peritoneal Dialysis Drop-out : Causes and Prevention Strategies
Author
Source
International Journal of Nephrology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a renal replacement therapy (RRT) has become wide spread since its inception more than twenty-five years back.
Since then, several advances have been made and PD has been accepted as an alternative therapy to hemodialysis (HD), with excellent survival, lower cost, and improved quality of life.
In spite of comparable survival of HD and PD, improved PD techniques over the last few years, and lower health care costs with PD, PD prevalence remains low in many countries.
An important reason for the low PD prevalence is patient dropouts, that is, transfer to HD.
The reasons for dropouts are multifactorial, that is, modality related, system related, and patient related.
These include episodes of peritonitis, catheter-related problems, ultrafiltration failure, patient fatigue, and provider comfort.
This review discusses the various factors that contribute to PD dropout and the strategies to prevent it.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chaudhary, Kunal. 2011. Peritoneal Dialysis Drop-out : Causes and Prevention Strategies. International Journal of Nephrology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471951
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chaudhary, Kunal. Peritoneal Dialysis Drop-out : Causes and Prevention Strategies. International Journal of Nephrology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471951
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chaudhary, Kunal. Peritoneal Dialysis Drop-out : Causes and Prevention Strategies. International Journal of Nephrology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471951
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471951