Non-adherence in patients on peritoneal dialysis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It has been increasingly recognized that non-adherence is an important factor that determines the outcome of peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy. There is therefore a need to establish the levels of non-adherence to different aspects of the PD regimen (dialysis procedures, medications, and dietary/fluid restrictions).

Methods

A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature was performed in PubMed, PsycINFO and CINAHL databases using PRISMA guidelines in May 2013. Publications on non-adherence in PD were selected by two reviewers independently according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Relevant data on patient characteristics, measures, rates and factors associated with non-adherence were extracted. The quality of studies was also evaluated independentl

SUBMITTER: Griva K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3934877 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature