Barriers to optimal peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis in the United States is underutilized when compared to the experience in other developed countries. The reasons for this are multifactorial and include government regulatory issues, the priority of dialysis facilities, and education and training of nephrology trainees and patient...

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Published in:Seminars in dialysis 2020-11, Vol.33 (6), p.464-467
Main Author: Finkelstein, Fredric O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
barriers
global comparison
peritoneal dialysis
quality of life
United States
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Summary:Peritoneal dialysis in the United States is underutilized when compared to the experience in other developed countries. The reasons for this are multifactorial and include government regulatory issues, the priority of dialysis facilities, and education and training of nephrology trainees and patients. The challenges to expanding PD in the United States are discussed and strategies to overcome the barriers are outlined.
ISSN:0894-0959
1525-139X
DOI:10.1111/sdi.12912