Remote Management for Peritoneal Dialysis: A Qualitative Study of Patient, Care Partner, and Clinician Perceptions and Priorities in the United States and the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a home-based kidney replacement therapy used by a growing number of patients with kidney failure. This qualitative study explores the impact of remote management technologies on PD treatment priorities of patients, their care partners, and clinicians.

Study design

Qualitative study, designed and conducted in collaboration with a stakeholder panel that included patients, patient advocates, care partners, and health care professionals.

Setting & participants

13 health care providers, 13 patients, and 4 care partners with at least 3 months experience with PD were recruited from the United States and United Kingdom through postings in PD clinics, websites, and social media.

Methodology

Semi-structured telephone inte

SUBMITTER: Subramanian L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7380395 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature