Peritoneal dialysis: myths, barriers, and achieving optimum outcomes.
Peritoneal dialysis provides an excellent alternative to in-center hemodialysis but the development of successful programs is often plagued by myths and misinformation. A review of recent literature can dispel some of the common myths and help understand the barriers to this modality. In addition, achieving optimum outcomes in peritoneal dialysis program requires an active continuous quality improvement team.
Bernardini
Judith
J
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D009398:Nephrology / Q000193:education; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D018579:Patient Selection; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012042:Registries; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*