Barriers to Peritoneal Dialysis in Saskatchewan Canada: Results From a Province-Wide Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an underutilized, therapeutic option to in-center hemodialysis (HD), given its similar survival and clinical efficacy but provides lifestyle benefits and cost savings. Despite these advantages, PD prevalence rates remains below 20% in many Canadian jurisdictions.

Objectives

The primary objective of this study was to identify and assess patient-perceived barriers to PD implementation in Saskatchewan. The secondary objectives were to examine variations in patient-perceived barriers to PD by dialysis units (main dialysis units vs satellite dialysis units) and specific challenges faced by First Nation patients residing on reserves.

Design

A cross-sectional observational survey study.

Setting

Two major centers (Regina and Saska

SUBMITTER: Prasad B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7747106 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature