Clinical management of patients on peritoneal dialysis in Italy: results from the ATENA study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Italy, few studies have examined the clinical management of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, resulting in a lack of information and awareness.

Methods

A total of 378 PD patients (64.7 ± 14.3 years, 58.9% males) were enrolled across 15 centres in a 12-month retrospective and 6-month prospective study. The primary objective was to evaluate the achievement of Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative and Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes guidelines on recommended target values for anaemia, high blood pressure and mineral metabolism. Comorbidities, hospitalizations, treatment and quality of life were also assessed.

Results

Frequent comorbidities included hypertension (87.8%) and cardiovascular disease (39.7%). Peritonitis was the leading cause of h

SUBMITTER: Crepaldi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5887992 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature