title: Barriers to Peritoneal Dialysis in Saudi Arabia: Nephrologists' Perspectives.
abstract: In Saudi Arabia, only 9% of dialysis patients are on peritoneal dialysis (PD), and this has been the case for years. A number of centers around the world have sought to understand the underutilization of PD by asking nephrologists directly. In this study, we aimed to gather information that will answer the question "Why is PD underutilized in Saudi Arabia?" hoping that a roadmap may be developed to overcome the hurdles the study underscores, allowing for more patients to utilize this valuable modality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia randaad@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Randah
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dahlan
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Qureshi
authors.affiliation: Nursing Development and Saudization, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Fatmah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Akeely
authors.affiliation: King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Abdullah A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Al Sayyari
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D000072104:Nephrologists / Q000639:trends*; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Peritoneal dialysis; barriers; utilization