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Boongird S, Phannajit J, Kanjanabuch T, Chuengsaman P, Dandecha P, Halue G, Lorvinitnun P, Boonyakrai C, Treamtrakanpon W, Tatiyanupanwong S, Lounseng N, Perl J, Johnson DW, Pecoits-Filho R, Sritippayawan S, Tungsanga K, Kantachuvesiri S, Ophascharoensuk V. Enhancing healthcare quality and outcomes for peritoneal dialysis patients in Thailand: An evaluation of key performance indicators and PDOPPS cohort representativeness. Nephrology (Carlton) 2023; 28 Suppl 1:14-23. [PMID: 37534842 DOI: 10.1111/nep.14204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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AIM To assess whether the peritoneal dialysis (PD) centres included in the Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practise Patterns Study (PDOPPS) in Thailand are representative of other PD centres in the country, based on 8 key performance indicators (KPIs 1-8). METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted comparing PD-related clinical outcomes between PD centres included in the PDOPPS (the PDOPPS group) and those not included (the non-PDOPPS group) from January 2018 to December 2019. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors associated with achieving the target KPIs. RESULTS Of 181 PD centres, 22 (12%) were included in the PDOPPS. PD centres in the PDOPPS group were larger and tended to serve more PD patients than those in the non-PDOPPS group. However, the process and outcome KPIs (KPIs 1-8) were comparable between the 2 groups. Large hospitals (≥120 beds), providing care to ≥100 PD cases and having experience for >10 years were independent predictors of achieving the peritonitis rate target of <0.5 episodes/year. Most PD centres in Thailand showed weaknesses in off-target haemoglobin levels and culture-negative peritonitis rate. CONCLUSIONS The PD centres included in Thai PDOPPS were found to be representative of other PD centres in Thailand in terms of clinical outcomes. Thus, Thai PDOPPS findings may apply to the broader PD population in Thailand.
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- Sarinya Boongird
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Banphaeo-Charoenkrung Peritoneal Dialysis Centre, Banphaeo Dialysis Group, Banphaeo Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Phayao Hospital, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, King Taksin Memorial Hospital, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaiyaphum Hospital, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology and Keenan Research Center, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Kidney and Transplant Services, Division of Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
- Australasian Kidney Trials Network, Centre of Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre of Kidney Disease Research, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Halue G, Tharapanich H, Phannajit J, Kanjanabuch T, Banjongjit A, Lorvinitnun P, Sritippayawan S, Sopassathit W, Poonvivatchaikarn U, Buranaosot S, Somboonsilp W, Wongtrakul P, Boonyakrai C, Narenpitak S, Tatiyanupanwong S, Saikong W, Uppamai S, Panyatong S, Chieochanthanakij R, Lounseng N, Wongpiang A, Treamtrakanpon W, Rattanasoonton P, Lukrat N, Songviriyavithaya P, Parinyasiri U, Rojsanga P, Kanjanabuch P, Puapatanakul P, Pongpirul K, Johnson DW, Perl J, Pecoits-Filho R, Ophascharoensuk V, Tungsanga K. Constipation and clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis: Results from Thailand PDOPPS. Nephrology (Carlton) 2023; 28 Suppl 1:35-47. [PMID: 37534844 DOI: 10.1111/nep.14224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are widely recognized as valuable predictors of clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis (PD). Our study aimed to explore the connections between patient-reported constipation and clinical outcomes. METHODS We assessed constipation in patients across 22 facilities participating in the Thailand Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS) from 2014 to 2017. Constipation diagnosis utilized objective assessment tools such as the Bristol stool form scale (BSFS) and a self-reported questionnaire known as the constipation severity score (CSS). The BSFS is a 7-level scale that visually inspects feces based on texture and morphology, while the CSS measures constipation duration and severity using a 5-point Likert scale for various factors. We employed Cox proportional hazards model regression to determine the associations between constipation and clinical outcomes, including mortality, hemodialysis (HD) transfer and peritonitis. RESULTS Among 975 randomly selected PD patients from 22 facilities, 845 provided written informed consent, and 729 completed CSS questionnaire. Constipation was prevalent in the PD population (13%), particularly among older patients, those who were caregiver dependent, had diabetes and poorer nutritional status (indicated by lower time-averaged serum albumin, potassium, creatinine and phosphate concentrations). Twenty-seven percent of which experiencing symptoms of constipation for over a year. Notably, self-reported constipation at baseline was significantly associated with a shorter time to first peritonitis and higher rates of peritonitis and death. However, no significant association was found between constipation and HD transfer after adjusting for various factors, including age, gender, PD vintage, comorbidities, shared frailty by study sites and serum albumin. CONCLUSION Patient-reported constipation independently correlated with increased risks of peritonitis and all-cause mortality, though no such correlation was observed with HD transfer. These findings underscore the need for further investigation to identify effective interventions for constipation in PD patients.
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- Guttiga Halue
- Department of Medicine, Phayao Hospital, Phayao, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Nephrology Unit, Department of Medicine, Vichaiyut Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pranangklao Hospital, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaoprayayomraj Hospital, Suphanburi, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaoprayayomraj Hospital, Suphanburi, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, King Taksin Memorial Hospital, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Renal Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Udonthani Hospital, Udon Thani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaiyaphum Hospital, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
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- CAPD Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, Mukdahan Hospital, Mukdahan, Thailand
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sukhothai Hospital, Sukhothai, Thailand
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- Kidney Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Medical Staff Organization, KhueangNai Hospital, Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand
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- Kidney diseases clinic, Department of internal medicines, Songkhla Hospital, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Renal Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Udonthani Hospital, Udon Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine and Center of Excellence in Preventive & Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- School of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Kidney and Transplant Services, Division of Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
- Australasian Kidney Trials Network, Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Pontifical Catholic University, of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Tharapanich H, Halue G, Kanjanabuch T, Phannajit J, Lorvinitnun P, Chieochanthanakij R, Treamtrakanpon W, Parinyasiri U, Lowmseng N, Songviriyavithaya P, Johnson D, Perl J, Pecoits-Filho R, Tungsanga K. WCN23-1055 CONSTIPATION AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN PERITONEAL DIALYSIS THAILAND RESULTS FROM PDOPPS. Kidney Int Rep 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.02.813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Sangthawan P, Klyprayong P, Geater SL, Tanvejsilp P, Anutrakulchai S, Boongird S, Gojaseni P, Kuhiran C, Lorvinitnun P, Noppakun K, Parapiboon W, Sirilak S, Tankee P, Taruangsri P, Sangsupawanich P, Sritara P, Chaiyakunapruk N, Kitiyakara C. The hidden financial catastrophe of chronic kidney disease under universal coverage and Thai "Peritoneal Dialysis First Policy". Front Public Health 2022; 10:965808. [PMID: 36311589 PMCID: PMC9606783 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.965808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Objective Universal health coverage can decrease the magnitude of the individual patient's financial burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD), but the residual financial hardship from the patients' perspective has not been well-studied in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to evaluate the residual financial burden in patients with CKD stage 3 to dialysis in the "PD First Policy" under Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) in Thailand. Methods This multicenter nationwide cross-sectional study in Thailand enrolled 1,224 patients with pre-dialysis CKD, hemodialysis (HD), and peritoneal dialysis (PD) covered by UCS and other health schemes for employees and civil servants. We interviewed patients to estimate the proportion with catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) and medical impoverishment. The risk factors associated with CHE were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression. Results Under UCS, the total out-of-pocket expenditure in HD was over two times higher than PD and nearly six times higher than CKD stages 3-4. HD suffered significantly more CHE and medical impoverishment than PD and pre-dialysis CKD [CHE: 8.5, 9.3, 19.5, 50.0% (p < 0.001) and medical impoverishment: 8.0, 3.1, 11.5, 31.6% (p < 0.001) for CKD Stages 3-4, Stage 5, PD, and HD, respectively]. In the poorest quintile of UCS, medical impoverishment was present in all HD and two-thirds of PD patients. Travel cost was the main driver of CHE in HD. In UCS, the adjusted risk of CHE increased in PD and HD (OR: 3.5 and 16.3, respectively) compared to CKD stage 3. Conclusions Despite universal coverage, the residual financial burden remained high in patients with kidney failure. CHE was considerably lower in PD than HD, although the rates remained alarmingly high in the poor. The "PD First' program" could serve as a model for other LMICs. However, strategies to minimize financial distress should be further developed, especially for the poor.
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- Pornpen Sangthawan
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Directorate of Medical Services, Royal Thai Air Force, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Somdej Pranangchao Sirikit Hospital, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Maharat Nakhonratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Naresuan University Hospital, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Vachiraphuket Hospital, Phuket, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States,IDEAS Center, Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT, United States,*Correspondence: Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand,Chagriya Kitiyakara
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Kanjanabuch T, Nopsopon T, Chatsuwan T, Purisinsith S, Johnson DW, Udomsantisuk N, Halue G, Lorvinitnun P, Puapatanakul P, Pongpirul K, Poonvivatchaikarn U, Tatiyanupanwong S, Chowpontong S, Chieochanthanakij R, Thamvichitkul O, Treamtrakanpon W, Saikong W, Parinyasiri U, Chuengsaman P, Dandecha P, Perl J, Tungsanga K, Eiam-Ong S, Sritippayawan S, Kantachuvesiri S. Predictors and outcomes of peritoneal dialysis-related infections due to filamentous molds (MycoPDICS). PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268823. [PMID: 35609049 PMCID: PMC9129032 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction We sought to evaluate the predictors and outcomes of mold peritonitis in patients with peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods This cohort study included PD patients from the MycoPDICS database who had fungal peritonitis between July 2015-June 2020. Patient outcomes were analyzed by Kaplan Meier curves and the Log-rank test. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards model regression was used to estimating associations between fungal types and patients’ outcomes. Results The study included 304 fungal peritonitis episodes (yeasts n = 129, hyaline molds n = 122, non-hyaline molds n = 44, and mixed fungi n = 9) in 303 patients. Fungal infections were common during the wet season (p <0.001). Mold peritonitis was significantly more frequent in patients with higher hemoglobin levels, presentations with catheter problems, and positive galactomannan (a fungal cell wall component) tests. Patient survival rates were lowest for non-hyaline mold peritonitis. A higher hazard of death was significantly associated with leaving the catheter in-situ (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] = 6.15, 95%confidence interval [CI]: 2.86–13.23) or delaying catheter removal after the diagnosis of fungal peritonitis (HR = 1.56, 95%CI: 1.00–2.44), as well as not receiving antifungal treatment (HR = 2.23, 95%CI: 1.25–4.01) or receiving it for less than 2 weeks (HR = 2.13, 95%CI: 1.33–3.43). Each additional day of antifungal therapy beyond the minimum 14-day duration was associated with a 2% lower risk of death (HR = 0.98, 95%CI: 0.95–0.999). Conclusion Non-hyaline-mold peritonitis had worse survival. Longer duration and higher daily dosage of antifungal treatment were associated with better survival. Deviations from the 2016 ISPD Peritonitis Guideline recommendations concerning treatment duration and catheter removal timing were independently associated with higher mortality.
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- Talerngsak Kanjanabuch
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Bangkok, Thailand
- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Dialysis Policy and Practice Program (Di3P), Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Faculty of Medicine, Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australasian Kidney Trials Network, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Phayao Hospital, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaiyaphum Hospital, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
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- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Clinic, Mukdahan Hospital, Mukdahan, Thailand
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- Kidney diseases clinic, Department of internal medicines, Songkhla Hospital, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Banphaeo Dialysis Group (Bangkok), Banphaeo Hospital (Public organization), Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Cheawchanwattana A, Kanjanabuch T, Puapatanakul P, Narenpitak S, Halue G, Tungsanga K, Tatiyanupanwong S, Lorvinitnun P, Sritippayawan S, Chieochanthanakij R, Tungsanga S, Thamcharoen N, Krit Pongpirul MD, Shen JI, Johnson DW, Davies SJ, Finkelstein FO, Perl J, Robinson B. Spiritual Well-Being and Its Relationship with Patient Characteristics and Other Patient-Reported Outcomes in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Findings from the PDOPPS. Nephrology (Carlton) 2022; 27:621-631. [PMID: 35238113 DOI: 10.1111/nep.14034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spiritual well-being (SWB), an individual's understanding of the meaning and purpose of life, may help patients with chronic or terminal illnesses cope with their disease. This study aimed to assess SWB in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), as well as its relationship with patient characteristics and patient-reported outcomes (PRO). METHODS The data were obtained from questionnaires that formed part of the PD Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS). Measures used in this study were SWB scores derived from the WHO Quality of Life, Spirituality, Religiousness, and Personal Beliefs (WHOQOL-SRPB) tool including 32 items from 8 facets; physical (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores of the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12), Center of Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-10 (CES-D-10) scores, burden of kidney disease scores, and functional status scores. RESULTS Overall, 529 out of 848 participants (62%) completely responded to the questionnaires and were included in the analysis. Over two-thirds of PD patients (70%) had moderate or higher SWB scores. The SWB scores were significantly lower in patients with age > 65 years and unemployed status. SWB scores positively correlated with higher PCS, MCS, burden of kidney disease scores, and functional status scores, while negatively correlated with depression scores by CES-D-10 scale. Patients who reported significant depressive symptoms (CES-D-10 score ≥ 10) had significantly lower SWB scores. CONCLUSION Better SWB was significantly associated with better health-related QOL (HRQOL) and the absence of depressive symptoms. SWB may be an essential consideration in the delivery of high-quality PD.
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- Areewan Cheawchanwattana
- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Dialysis Policy & Practice Program (DiP3), School of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Dialysis Policy & Practice Program (DiP3), School of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Renal unit, Department of Internal Medicine of Udonthani Hospital, Udon Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine of Phayao Hospital, Phayao, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaiyaphum Hospital, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine of Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Dialysis Policy & Practice Program (DiP3), School of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of International Health and Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.,Australasian Kidney Trials Network, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Renal Research Institute, Hospital of St. Raphael, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Keenan Research Center, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Kanjanabuch T, Puapatanakul P, Halue G, Lorvinitnun P, Tangjittrong K, Pongpirul K, Narenpitak S, Boonyakrai C, Tatiyanupanwong S, Chieochanthanakij R, Treamtrakanpon W, Parinyasiri U, Lounseng N, Songviriyavithaya P, Sritippayawan S, Perl J, Pecoits-Filho R, Robinson B, Davies SJ, Johnson DW, Tungsanga K. Implementation of PDOPPS in a middle-income country: Early lessons from Thailand. Perit Dial Int 2021; 42:83-91. [PMID: 33706584 DOI: 10.1177/0896860821993950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the implementation of a 'Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) First' policy in Thailand since 2008, nationwide PD practices and patients' outcomes have rarely been reported. METHODS As part of the multinational PD Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS), PD patients from 22 PD centres from different geographic regions, sizes and affiliations, representing Thailand PD facilities, have been enrolled starting in May 2016. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data and patients' outcomes were prospectively collected and analysed. RESULTS The pilot and implementation phases demonstrated excellent concordance between study data and validation data collected at enrolment. In the implementation phase, 848 PD patients (including 262 (31%) incident PD patients) were randomly sampled from 5090 patients in participating centres. Almost all participants (95%) performed continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD), and a high proportion had hypoalbuminemia (67%, serum albumin < 3.5 g/dL), anaemia (42%, haemoglobin <10 g/dL) and hypokalaemia (37%, serum potassium < 3.5 mmol/L). The peritonitis rate was 0.40 episodes/year, but the culture-negative rate was high (0.13 episodes/year, 28% of total episodes). The patients from PD clinics located in Bangkok metropolitan region had higher socio-economic status, more optimal nutritional markers, blood chemistries, haemoglobin level and lower peritonitis rates compared to the provincial regions, emphasizing the centre effect on key success factors in PD. CONCLUSIONS Participation in the PDOPPS helps unveil the critical barriers to improving outcomes of PD patients in Thailand, including a high prevalence of hypokalaemia, anaemia, poor nutritional status and culture-negative peritonitis. These factors should be acted upon to formulate solutions and implement quality improvement on a national level.
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Affiliation(s)
- Talerngsak Kanjanabuch
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Phranangklao Hospital, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Taksin Hospital, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chaiyaphum Hospital, Thailand
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- Kidney Diseases Clinic, Department of Internal Medicines, Songkhla Hospital, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, St. Michael's Hospital and the Keenan Research Center in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.,Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Australasian Kidney Trials Network, Centre for Kidney Disease Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Department of Kidney Research, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Australia
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Boonyakrai C, Kanjanabuch T, Puapatanakul P, Halue G, Johnson DW, Lorvinitnun P, Tangjittrong K, Kittiskulnam P, Pongpirul K, Bieber B, Tungsanga K. Association between self-reported appetite and clinical outcomes of peritoneal dialysis patients: Findings from a low middle-income country. Nephrology (Carlton) 2021; 26:454-462. [PMID: 33550668 DOI: 10.1111/nep.13859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM Patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) has gained international recognition as important predictors of clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis (PD). We sought to understand the associations between patient-reported appetite and clinical outcomes. METHODS In the Thailand Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS), 690 of 848 randomly selected PD patients from 22 facilities reported their appetite by using the short form (three items) of the Appetite and Diet Assessment Tool (ADAT), between 2016 and 2018. In this questionnaire, the patients rated their appetite as well as a change in appetite over time. Cox proportional hazards model regression was used to estimating associations between self-reported appetite and clinical outcomes, including mortality, haemodialysis (HD) transfer and peritonitis. RESULTS Half of the PD patients reported a good appetite, whereas 34% and 16% reported fair and poor appetites, respectively. Poor appetite was more prevalent among female, diabetic, congestive heart failure, older age and patients who had worse nutritional indicators, including lower time-averaged serum albumin and serum creatinine concentrations, as well as a higher proportions of hypokalaemia and severe hypoalbuminemia (serum albumin <3 g/dl). After adjusting for age, sex, comorbidities, and PD vintage, poor appetite was associated with increased risks of peritonitis (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 1.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.14-2.62), HD transfer (adjusted HR 2.25, 95% CI 1.24-4.10) and all-cause mortality (adjusted HR 1.60, 95% CI 1.08-2.39) compared to patients with good appetite. CONCLUSION Patient-reported poor appetite was independently associated with higher risks of peritonitis, HD transfer and all-cause mortality. This warrants further investigation to identify effective interventions.
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- Chanchana Boonyakrai
- Department of Medicine, Taksin Hospital, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Phayao Hospital, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Queensland at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pranangklao Hospital, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Kanjanabuch T, Chatsuwan T, Udomsantisuk N, Nopsopon T, Puapatanakul P, Halue G, Lorvinitnun P, Tangjittrong K, Narenpitak S, Boonyakrai C, Tatiyanupanwong S, Chieochanthanakij R, Treamtrakanpon W, Parinyasiri U, Lounseng N, Songviriyavithaya P, Sritippayawan S, Eiam-Ong S, Tungsanga K, Johnson DW, Robinson B, Perl J. Association of Local Unit Sampling and Microbiology Laboratory Culture Practices With the Ability to Identify Causative Pathogens in Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis in Thailand. Kidney Int Rep 2021; 6:1118-1129. [PMID: 33912761 PMCID: PMC8071630 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction This describes variations in facility peritoneal dialysis (PD) effluent (PDE) culture techniques and local microbiology laboratory practices, competencies, and quality assurance associated with peritonitis, with a specific emphasis on factors associated with culture-negative peritonitis (CNP). Methods Peritonitis data were prospectively collected from 22 Thai PD centers between May 2016 and October 2017 as part of the Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study. The first cloudy PD bags from PD participants with suspected peritonitis were sent to local and central laboratories for comparison of pathogen identification. The associations between these characteristics and CNP were evaluated. Results CNP was significantly more frequent in local laboratories (38%) compared with paired PDE samples sent to the central laboratory (12%, P < 0.05). Marked variations were observed in PD center practices, particularly with respect to specimen collection and processing, which often deviated from International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Guideline recommendations, and laboratory capacities, capabilities, and certification. Lower rates of CNP were associated with PD nurse specimen collection, centrifugation of PDE, immediate transfer of samples to the laboratory, larger hospital size, larger PD unit size, availability of an on-site nephrologist, higher laboratory capacity, and laboratory ability to perform aerobic cultures, undertake standard operating procedures in antimicrobial susceptibilities, and obtain local accreditation. Conclusion There were large variations in PD center and laboratory capacities, capabilities, and practices, which in turn were associated with the likelihood of culturing and correctly identifying organisms responsible for causing PD-associated peritonitis. Deviations in practice from International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis guideline recommendations were associated with higher CNP rates.
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- Talerngsak Kanjanabuch
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Phayao Hospital, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Taksin Hospital, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Australasian Kidney Trials Network, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Worasilchai N, Leelahavanichkul A, Kanjanabuch T, Thongbor N, Lorvinitnun P, Sukhontasing K, Finkelman M, Chindamporn A. (1→3)-β-D-glucan and galactomannan testing for the diagnosis of fungal peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients, a pilot study. Med Mycol 2015; 53:338-46. [PMID: 25851260 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myv007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Fungal peritonitis is an uncommon but serious complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) due to the fact that routine culture to recovered the etiologic agents are time consuming and KOH staining has very low sensitivity. Peritoneal (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BG) or galactomannan (GM), both fungal cell wall components, are candidate biomarkers of fungal peritonitis. Hence, a comparative cross-sectional analysis of peritoneal dialysis fluid (PDF) BG (Fungitell, Cape Cod, MA, USA) and GM (Platelia Aspergillus Ag kits, Bio-rad, France) from all PD patients with and without fungal peritonitis (13 cases, identified by culture), over a 1 year period, was performed. PDF of the fungal peritonitis group showed very high BG (494 ± 19 pg/ml) and high GM (3.41 ± 1.24) similar results were noted in specimens from cases of peritonitis with other causes, especially gram negative bacterial peritonitis. A BG cut-off value at 240 pg/ml and GM at 0.5 showed sensitivity/ specificity at 100%/ 83% and 77%/ 58%, respectively. A concomitantly positive GM reduced the false positive rate of BG from nonfungal peritonitis. In conclusion, BG and GM in peritoneal fluid with provisional cut-off values were applicable as surrogate biomarkers for the diagnosis of fungal peritonitis in PD patients.
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- Navaporn Worasilchai
- Interdisciplinary Program, Medical Microbiology, Graduate School Department of Microbiology
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine Kidney and Metabolic Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Supprasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathanee,Thailand
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Leelahavanichkul A, Pongpirul K, Thongbor N, Worasilchai N, Petphuak K, Thongsawang B, Towannang P, Lorvinitnun P, Sukhontasing K, Katavetin P, Praditpornsilpa K, Eiam-Ong S, Chindamporn A, Kanjanabuch T. (1→3)-β-d-Glucan and Galactomannan for Differentiating Chemical "Black Particles" and Fungal Particles Inside Peritoneal Dialysis Tubing. Perit Dial Int 2015; 36:402-9. [PMID: 26526048 DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2014.00235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED ♦ BACKGROUND Aseptic, sheet-like foreign bodies observed inside Tenckhoff (TK) catheter lumens (referred to as "black particles") are, on gross morphology, hardly distinguishable from fungal colonization because these contaminants adhere tightly to the catheter. Detection of fungal cell wall components using (1→3)-β-d-glucan (BG) and galactomannan index (GMI) might be an alternative method for differentiating the particles. ♦ METHODS Foreign particles retrieved from TK catheters in 19 peritoneal dialysis patients were examined microscopically and cultured for fungi and bacteria. Simultaneously, a Fungitell test (Associates of Cape Cod, Falmouth, MA, USA) and a Platelia Aspergillus ELISA assay (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Marnes-La-Coquette, France) were used to test the spent dialysate for BG and GMI respectively. ♦ RESULTS Of the 19 patients, 9 had aseptic black particles and 10 had fungal particles in their tubing. The fungal particles looked grainy, were tightly bound to the catheter, and appeared more "colorful" than the black particles, which looked sheet-like and could easily be removed by milking the tubing. Compared with effluent from patients having aseptic particles, effluent from patients with fungal particles had significantly higher levels of BG (501 ± 70 pg/mL vs. 46 ± 10 pg/mL) and GMI (10.98 ± 2.17 vs. 0.25 ± 0.05). Most of the fungi that formed colonies inside the catheter lumen were molds not usually found in clinical practice, but likely from water or soil, suggesting environmental contamination. Interestingly, in all 10 patients with fungal colonization, visualization of black particles preceded a peritonitis episode and TK catheter removal by approximately 1-3 weeks; in patients with aseptic particles, a 17-week onset to peritonitis was observed. ♦ CONCLUSIONS In all patients with particle-coated peritoneal dialysis tubing, spent dialysate should be screened for BG and GMI. Manipulation of the TK catheter by squeezing, hard flushing, or even brushing to dislodge black particles should be avoided. Replacement of the TK catheter should be suspended until a cause for the particles is determined.
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- Asada Leelahavanichkul
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Kidney and Metabolic Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
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- Kidney and Metabolic Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
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- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Kidney and Metabolic Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Peritoneal Dialysis Excellent Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Mahavanakul W, Nickerson EK, Srisomang P, Teparrukkul P, Lorvinitnun P, Wongyingsinn M, Chierakul W, Hongsuwan M, West TE, Day NP, Limmathurotsakul D, Peacock SJ. Feasibility of modified surviving sepsis campaign guidelines in a resource-restricted setting based on a cohort study of severe S. aureus sepsis [corrected]. PLoS One 2012; 7:e29858. [PMID: 22363410 PMCID: PMC3283614 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2011] [Accepted: 12/07/2011] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines describe best practice for the management of severe sepsis and septic shock in developed countries, but most deaths from sepsis occur where healthcare is not sufficiently resourced to implement them. Our objective was to define the feasibility and basis for modified guidelines in a resource-restricted setting. Methods and Findings We undertook a detailed assessment of sepsis management in a prospective cohort of patients with severe sepsis caused by a single pathogen in a 1,100-bed hospital in lower-middle income Thailand. We compared their management with the SSC guidelines to identify care bundles based on existing capabilities or additional activities that could be undertaken at zero or low cost. We identified 72 patients with severe sepsis or septic shock associated with S. aureus bacteraemia, 38 (53%) of who died within 28 days. One third of patients were treated in intensive care units (ICUs). Numerous interventions described by the SSC guidelines fell within existing capabilities, but their implementation was highly variable. Care available to patients on general wards covered the fundamental principles of sepsis management, including non-invasive patient monitoring, antimicrobial administration and intravenous fluid resuscitation. We described two additive care bundles, one for general wards and the second for ICUs, that if consistently performed would be predicted to improve outcome from severe sepsis. Conclusion It is feasible to implement modified sepsis guidelines that are scaled to resource availability, and that could save lives prior to the publication of international guidelines for developing countries.
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- Weera Mahavanakul
- Department of Medicine, Sappasithiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sappasithiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sappasithiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Sappasithiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine and the International Respiratory and Severe Illness Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Tropical Hygiene, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- * E-mail: (SP); (DL)
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- Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- * E-mail: (SP); (DL)
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