Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis Implementation: A Pilot Program From a Large Dialysis Unit in Quebec.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kidney failure prevalence is increasing in older patients for whom dialysis initiation can be challenging. Assisted peritoneal dialysis (PD), where PD is performed with the help of a healthcare worker, can facilitate PD for frailer patients who may not be candidate otherwise.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing the first pilot assisted PD program in Quebec (Canada) and to evaluate the characteristics and outcomes of the PD cohort before and after assisted PD availability.

Design

Observational retrospective cohort study.

Setting and population

All adult patients initiating PD between 2015 and 2020 in a single-center dialysis unit were included.

Measurements

Incidence, characteristics, and outcomes of patients w

SUBMITTER: Melanson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9305165 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature