title: Role of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) in the future of peritoneal dialysis.
abstract: The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) was established in 1984. Throughout the years, the ISPD has been playing a pivotal role in the development of peritoneal dialysis (PD) through organizing congresses, publishing the Peritoneal Dialysis International formation of treatment and training guidelines, and supporting international studies. In recent years, it has enhanced its educational programs through organizing PD courses in developing countries, online education videos and a function 'Questions about PD' on its website. Several regional chapters - Asian, North American and Latin American - have been formed to target the special needs of different regions. To move forward, apart from enhancing the current activities, good use of cyber technology for out-reaching and educational purposes, and collaboration with other international or national societies particularly in the area of national policy making are envisaged.
authors.forename: Wai Kei
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Lo
mesh_terms: D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000639:trends; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000639:trends; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000639:trends*; D011050:Policy Making; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000639:trends*