The incidence of inflow and drain pain and associated risk factors for patients on peritoneal dialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high prevalence and prolonged duration of inflow pain and drain pain experienced by peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients following PD catheter implantation impact their quality of life. However, there is limited data on the frequency and predisposing factors of these pains in the Chinese population undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Methods

This study encompassed individuals who underwent peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation at our institution from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Patients' experiences of inflow pain and drain pain were evaluated using a questionnaire survey and the visual analog scale (VAS), with pain status followed up via telephone for 3 months post-surgery.

Results

A total of 141 patients were included in this study. Inflow pain

SUBMITTER: Hua S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11762884 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature