title: Use of peritoneal dialysis in kidney disease.
abstract: One sixth of patients receiving dialysis in the UK manage their underlying chronic kidney disease using peritoneal dialysis. Although it is generally undertaken at home, non-specialist renal nurses should understand how peritoneal dialysis works. This first in a two-part series describes chronic kidney disease and different treatment options, with a focus on peritoneal dialysis. Part 2 will guide non-renal nurses on how best to care for patients using this treatment option.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Catley
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006113:United Kingdom