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Guía clínica de la Sociedad Española de Nefrología para la prevención y tratamiento de la infección peritoneal en diálisis peritoneal. Nefrologia 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nefro.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Ito Y, Ryuzaki M, Sugiyama H, Tomo T, Yamashita AC, Ishikawa Y, Ueda A, Kanazawa Y, Kanno Y, Itami N, Ito M, Kawanishi H, Nakayama M, Tsuruya K, Yokoi H, Fukasawa M, Terawaki H, Nishiyama K, Hataya H, Miura K, Hamada R, Nakakura H, Hattori M, Yuasa H, Nakamoto H. Peritoneal Dialysis Guidelines 2019 Part 1 (Position paper of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy). RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s41100-021-00348-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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AbstractApproximately 10 years have passed since the Peritoneal Dialysis Guidelines were formulated in 2009. Much evidence has been reported during the succeeding years, which were not taken into consideration in the previous guidelines, e.g., the next peritoneal dialysis PD trial of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) in Japan, the significance of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), the effects of icodextrin solution, new developments in peritoneal pathology, and a new international recommendation on a proposal for exit-site management. It is essential to incorporate these new developments into the new clinical practice guidelines. Meanwhile, the process of creating such guidelines has changed dramatically worldwide and differs from the process of creating what were “clinical practice guides.” For this revision, we not only conducted systematic reviews using global standard methods but also decided to adopt a two-part structure to create a reference tool, which could be used widely by the society’s members attending a variety of patients. Through a working group consensus, it was decided that Part 1 would present conventional descriptions and Part 2 would pose clinical questions (CQs) in a systematic review format. Thus, Part 1 vastly covers PD that would satisfy the requirements of the members of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT). This article is the duplicated publication from the Japanese version of the guidelines and has been reproduced with permission from the JSDT.
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Ding XR, Huang HE, Liao YM, Zhu JR, Tang W, Fang XW, Su CY. Daily self-care practices influence exit-site condition in patients having peritoneal dialysis: A multicenter cross-sectional survey. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:2293-2306. [PMID: 33432661 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIMS To investigate practice patterns in exit-site care and identify the risk factors for exit-site infection. DESIGN A quantitative cross-sectional design. METHODS Data were collected in 12 peritoneal dialysis (PD) centres in 2018. Daily exit-site care practice patterns and exit-site status of patients receiving PD were assessed through interviews and questionnaires. RESULTS/FINDINGS Most of the 1,204 patients adhered with the protocols about main aspects of exit-site care, such as cleansing agents selection, frequency of cleansing, catheter fixation, and following the catheter protective measures. However, their adherence levels on hand hygiene, mask wearing, observing exit site, examining secretion, and communicating with PD staff were rather low. Eighty-four patients' exit sites were evaluated as problematic exit site (PES). And 186 patients had catheter-related infection (CRI) history. After multivariable logistic regression analysis, diabetes (OR = 1.631), traction bleeding history (OR = 2.697), antibiotic agents use (OR = 2.460), compliance on mask wearing (OR = 0.794), and observing exit site (OR = 0.806) were influencing factors of CRI history. Traction bleeding history (OR = 2.436), CRI history (OR = 10.280), and effective communication (OR = 0.808) with PD staff were influencing factors for PES. CONCLUSIONS The adherence levels on different aspects of exit-site care were varied in patients having PD. Their self-care behaviours did correlate with the exit-site status. IMPACT The adherence level of patients' exit-site care practice needs attention of medical staff. Further studies about the optimal procedure in exit-site care were warranted.
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- Xiao-Rong Ding
- Nursing Department, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Guangdong, China
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- Renal Department, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Guangdong, China
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- Renal Department, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Guangdong, China
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- Renal Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Department, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Vernier I, Fabre E, Dratwa M, Verger C. Peritoneal catheter infections : data from the French language peritoneal dialysis registry (RDPLF), risk factors. BULLETIN DE LA DIALYSE À DOMICILE 2019. [DOI: 10.25796/bdd.v2i3.21383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Peritoneal catheter infections : data from the French language peritoneal dialysis registry (RDPLF), risk factors
The French Language Peritoneal Dialysis Registry (RDPLF) record since 1997 all data dealing with peritoneal catheter insertion and follow up.
The aim of this study is to analyze catheter infections on 10801 catheters in 144 centres from January 1, 1997 and December 31, 2018.
Infections are more common in the first month and 50% occur before the tenth month. The risk of infection increases in case of wall hematoma, initial fluid leakage, and obesity. It decreases with the use of prophylactic antibiotics at the time of catheter insertion, with experienced operator, if the first dressing is delayed for 7 days, and with mupirocin as exit-site prophylaxis.
During last two decades the percentage of Staphylococcus aureus infections has decreased, whereas the proportion of Pseudomonas, Corynebacterium and other Gram + cocci increased.
The incidence of catheter infections is low compared to literature data: it decreased to 0.16 episodes per year for the 2013-2017 period.
Adherence to ISPD guidelines: preoperative antibioprophylaxis is the most followed guideline (70.7% of catheter implantations in 2018). Local antibioprophylaxis concerns only 15.6% of catheters, and remains concentrated in a few centres ; mupirocin is the most frequently used agent. Screening for nasal carriage of S. aureus is performed in only 42% of cases.
The catheter section of the RDPLF has allowed the follow-up of clinical practices incidence of infections and ecology for 21 years, both at the national and center level Our study confirms a wide variability in clinical practices, compared to ISPD guidelines.
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Lanot A, Bechade C, Verger C, Fabre E, Vernier I, Lobbedez T. Patterns of peritoneal dialysis catheter practices and technique failure in peritoneal dialysis: A nationwide cohort study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218677. [PMID: 31220171 PMCID: PMC6586404 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction Our objective was to assess whether clusters of centers with similar peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter related practices were associated with differences in the risk of technique failure. Methods Patients on incident PD in French centers contributing to the French Language PD Registry from 2012 to 2016 were included in a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. Centers with similar catheter cares practices were gathered in clusters in a hierarchical analysis. Clusters of centers associated with technique failure were evaluated using Cox and Fine and Gray models. A mixed effect Cox model was used to assess the influence of a center effect, as explained by the clusters. Results Data from 2727 catheters placed in 64 centers in France were analyzed. Five clusters of centers were identified. After adjustment for patient-level characteristics, the fourth cluster was associated with a lower risk of technique failure (cause specific-HR 0.70, 95%CI 0.54–0.90. The variance of the center effect decreased by 5% after adjusting for patient characteristics and by 26% after adjusting for patient characteristics and clusters of centers in the mixed effect Cox model. Favorable outcomes were observed in clusters with a greater proportion of community hospitals, where catheters were placed via open surgery, first dressing done 6 to 15 days after catheter placement, and local prophylactic antibiotics was applied on exit-site. Conclusion Several patterns of PD catheter related practices have been identified in France, associated with differences in the risk of technique failure. Combinations of favorable practices are suggested in this study.
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- Antoine Lanot
- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CHU de Caen Normandie, Néphrologie, CAEN, France
- Normandie université, Unicaen, UFR de médecine, Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CHU de Caen Normandie, Néphrologie, CAEN, France
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- RDPLF, Pontoise, France
- Néphrologie, polyclinique le Languedoc, Narbonne, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CHU de Caen Normandie, Néphrologie, CAEN, France
- Normandie université, Unicaen, UFR de médecine, Caen, France
- RDPLF, Pontoise, France
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Milan Manani S, Virzì GM, Giuliani A, Crepaldi C, Ronco C. Catheter-related infections in peritoneal dialysis: comparison of a single center results and the literature data. J Nephrol 2019; 32:837-841. [PMID: 30955154 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-019-00604-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Catheter-related infections are important causes of morbidity in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). There are different protocols of exit site care for the prevention of catheter-related infections. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of catheter-related infections and their complications in our PD center. METHODS We performed a retrospective, observational study for all patients receiving PD in our center. We observed prevalent patients every year for 5 years. The patients performed the exit-site care three times a week, cleaning the exit site with 10% sodium hypochlorite. From 2017, update of ISPD recommendations suggests the application of antibiotic creams. We recorded the incidence rate of ESI and TI, gentamicin resistance, catheter lost, related post-ESI peritonitis and fungal infections, and we compared our results with the data in the literature. RESULTS Prevalent patients per year were 117.6 ± 5.5. The "time at risk" was 356.46 years. The median values of TESI (tunnel and exit site infections), TI, gentamicin resistance, related post-ESI peritonitis and fungal infection rate were similar in our results and the literature data. The ESI and the catheter lost caused by infection were significantly lower in our patients. No significant adverse effects, such as skin allergy or intolerance, were reported. CONCLUSIONS Our results confirm the utility and the safety of routinely exit site care using 10% sodium hypochlorite. This protocol resulted similar to the data reported in the literature. Our analysis of the literature highlighted the wide variation in the infection rate of ESI and TI.
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- Sabrina Milan Manani
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant, San Bortolo Hospital, Via Rodolfi, 37, 36100, Vicenza, Italy.,IRRIV, International Renal Research Institute Vicenza (IRRIV), Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant, San Bortolo Hospital, Via Rodolfi, 37, 36100, Vicenza, Italy. .,IRRIV, International Renal Research Institute Vicenza (IRRIV), Vicenza, Italy.
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant, San Bortolo Hospital, Via Rodolfi, 37, 36100, Vicenza, Italy.,IRRIV, International Renal Research Institute Vicenza (IRRIV), Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant, San Bortolo Hospital, Via Rodolfi, 37, 36100, Vicenza, Italy.,IRRIV, International Renal Research Institute Vicenza (IRRIV), Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant, San Bortolo Hospital, Via Rodolfi, 37, 36100, Vicenza, Italy.,IRRIV, International Renal Research Institute Vicenza (IRRIV), Vicenza, Italy.,Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Béchade C, Guillouët S, Verger C, Ficheux M, Lanot A, Lobbedez T. Centre characteristics associated with the risk of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis: a hierarchical modelling approach based on the data of the French Language Peritoneal Dialysis Registry. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2018; 32:1018-1023. [PMID: 28472525 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfx051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background. This study investigated the centre effect on the risk of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Methods. This was a retrospective cohort study based on data from the French Language Peritoneal Dialysis Registry. We analysed 5017 incident patients starting PD between January 2008 and December 2012 in 127 PD centres. The end of the observation period was 1 January 2014. The event of interest was the first peritonitis episode. The analysis was performed with a multilevel Cox model and a Fine and Gray model. Results. Among the 5017 patients, 3190 peritonitis episodes occurred in 1796 patients. There was significant heterogeneity between centres (variance of the random effect: 0.11). The variance of the centre effect was reduced by 9% after adjusting for patient characteristics and by 35% after adjusting on centre covariate. In the multivariate analysis with a multilevel Cox model, centre with a nurse specialized in PD or centre providing home visits before dialysis initiation decreased the centre effect on peritonitis. Patients treated in centres with a nurse specialized in PD or in centres providing home visits before dialysis initiation had a lower risk of peritonitis [cause-specific hazard ratio (cs-HR): 0.75 (95% confidence interval, CI, 0.67-0.83) and cs-HR: 0.87 (95% CI 0.76-0.97), respectively]. The data show that neither centre type nor centre volume influenced peritonitis risk. In the competing risk analysis, centre with a nurse specialized in PD and centre with home visits had a protective effect on peritonitis [sub-distribution HR (sd-HR): 0.77 (95% CI 0.70-0.85) and sd-HR: 0.85 (95% CI 0.77-0.94), respectively]. Conclusion. There is a significant centre effect on the risk of peritonitis that can be decreased by home visits before dialysis initiation and by the presence of a nurse specialized in PD.
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- Néphrologie, CHU CAEN, 14000 CAEN CEDEX 9, France.,RDPLF, 95300 Pontoise, France
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Nataatmadja M, Cho Y, Johnson DW. Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives to Sustainably Reduce Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Infections in Australia and New Zealand. Perit Dial Int 2017; 36:472-7. [PMID: 27659926 DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2016.00114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia Australasian Kidney Trials Network, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia Australasian Kidney Trials Network, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Lanot A, Bechade C, Verger C, Fabre E, Vernier I, Lobbedez T. Clusters of Practice in Peritoneal Dialysis in France: Data from the Catheter Section of the RDPLF. Perit Dial Int 2017; 38:89-97. [PMID: 29162681 DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2017.00135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2017] [Accepted: 09/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Peritonitis is a major cause of peritoneal dialysis (PD) failure. Recommendations for the prevention of peritonitis are available, but wide variations exist in the peritonitis rate among countries and PD units. The objective of this study was to describe the different pattern of practices in France. METHODS This was a retrospective, multicenter study based on data from the French Language Peritoneal Dialysis Registry. Center practices were described and mapped. Clusters of practices were sought in a hierarchical analysis and centers belonging to the same clusters of practices were mapped. RESULTS Data from 2,770 catheters placed in 64 centers in France between 1 February 2012 and 31 December 2016 were considered. A median of 34 (ranging from 5 to 133) catheters was reported in each center. Twenty-eight (43.8%) centers routinely administered a prophylactic antibiotic prior to catheter placement, and 8 (12.5%) centers applied a local prophylactic antibiotic at the exit site, as recommended by International guidelines. The presence of a PD nurse specialized in PD or PD referent nephrologist was not associated with better adherence to guidelines. Practices were heterogeneous across centers. We identified 5 clusters of centers according to practice. Geographical proximity was not associated with homogeneity in practices. CONCLUSION Peritoneal dialysis practices are heterogeneous in France, even those that are subject to International guidelines. Studies to identify associations between center-specific practices and PD patient outcomes remain mandatory. Efforts should be made to standardize the PD standards of care in France.
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- Antoine Lanot
- Néphrologie, CUMR, CHU de Caen, Caen, France.,Université Normandie, Unicaen, UFR de médecine, Caen, France
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- RDPLF, Pontoise, France.,Néphrologie, Polyclinique le Languedoc, Narbonne, France
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- Néphrologie, CUMR, CHU de Caen, Caen, France .,Université Normandie, Unicaen, UFR de médecine, Caen, France.,RDPLF, Pontoise, France
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Schreiber MJ. Changing Landscape for Peritoneal Dialysis: Optimizing Utilization. Semin Dial 2017; 30:149-157. [PMID: 28144977 DOI: 10.1111/sdi.12576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The future growth of peritoneal dialysis (PD) will be directly linked to the shift in US healthcare to a value-based payment model due to PD's lower yearly cost, early survival advantage over in-center hemodialysis, and improved quality of life for patients treating their kidney disease in the home. Under this model, nephrology practices will need an increased focus on managing the transition from chronic kidney disease to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing patient education with the aim of accomplishing modality selection and access placement ahead of dialysis initiation. Physicians must expand their knowledge base in home therapies and work toward increased technique survival through implementation of specific practice initiatives that highlight PD catheter placement success, preservation of residual renal function, consideration of incremental PD, and competence in urgent start PD. Avoidance of both early and late PD technique failures is also critical to PD program growth. Large dialysis organizations must continue to measure and improve quality metrics for PD, expand their focus beyond the sole provision of PD to holistic patient care, and initiate programs to reduce PD hospitalization rates and encourage physicians to consider the benefits of PD as an initial modality for appropriate patients. New and innovative strategies are needed to address the main reasons for PD technique failure, improve the connectivity of the patient in the home, leverage home biometric data to improve overall outcomes, and develop PD cycler devices that lower patient treatment burden and reduce both treatment fatigue and treatment-dependent complications.
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- Martin J Schreiber
- Clinical Affairs, Home Modalities, DaVita Kidney Care, DaVita Inc, Denver, Colorado
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Li PKT, Chow KM, Van de Luijtgaarden MWM, Johnson DW, Jager KJ, Mehrotra R, Naicker S, Pecoits-Filho R, Yu XQ, Lameire N. Changes in the worldwide epidemiology of peritoneal dialysis. Nat Rev Nephrol 2016; 13:90-103. [PMID: 28029154 DOI: 10.1038/nrneph.2016.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 334] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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As the global burden of chronic kidney disease continues to increase, so does the need for a cost-effective renal replacement therapy. In many countries, patient outcomes with peritoneal dialysis are comparable to or better than those with haemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis is also more cost-effective. These benefits have not, however, always led to increased utilization of peritoneal dialysis. Use of this therapy is increasing in some countries, including China, the USA and Thailand, but has proportionally decreased in parts of Europe and in Japan. The variable trends in peritoneal dialysis use reflect the multiple challenges in prescribing this therapy to patients. Key strategies for facilitating peritoneal dialysis utilization include implementation of policies and incentives that favour this modality, enabling the appropriate production and supply of peritoneal dialysis fluid at a low cost, and appropriate training for nephrologists to enable increased utilization of the therapy and to ensure that rates of technique failure continue to decline. Further growth in peritoneal dialysis use is required to enable this modality to become an integral part of renal replacement therapy programmes worldwide.
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- Philip Kam-Tao Li
- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Carol &Richard Yu PD Research Centre, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Carol &Richard Yu PD Research Centre, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- ERA-EDTA Registry, Department of Medical Informatics, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, Amsterdam 1100 DE, Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology, Division of Medicine, ARTS Building, University of Queensland at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- ERA-EDTA Registry, Department of Medical Informatics, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, Amsterdam 1100 DE, Netherlands
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- Kidney Research Institute and Harborview Medical Center, Division of Nephrology, University of Washington, 325 9th Avenue, BOX 359606, Seattle, Washington 98104, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- University Hospital Gent, 185, De Pintelaan, BE-9000 Gent, Belgium
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Technical innovations in peritoneal dialysis (PD), now used widely for the long-term treatment of ESRD, have significantly reduced therapy-related complications, allowing patients to be maintained on PD for longer periods. Indeed, the survival rate for patients treated with PD is now equivalent to that with in-center hemodialysis. In parallel, changes in public policy have spurred an unprecedented expansion in the use of PD in many parts of the world. Meanwhile, our improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in solute and water transport across the peritoneum and of the pathobiology of structural and functional changes in the peritoneum with long-term PD has provided new targets for improving efficiency and for intervention. As with hemodialysis, almost half of all deaths on PD occur because of cardiovascular events, and there is great interest in identifying modality-specific factors contributing to these events. Notably, tremendous progress has been made in developing interventions that substantially reduce the risk of PD-related peritonitis. Yet the gains have been unequal among individual centers, primarily because of unequal clinical application of knowledge gained from research. The work to date has further highlighted the areas in need of innovation as we continue to strive to improve the health and outcomes of patients treated with PD.
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- Rajnish Mehrotra
- Kidney Research Institute and
- Harborview Medical Center, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Division of Nephrology, Université Catholique de Louvain Medical School, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Nephrology, Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom; and
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- Department of Nephrology, Division of Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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