International Variations in Peritoneal Dialysis Utilization and Implications for Practice

In many countries, the use of peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains low despite arguments that support its greater use, including dialysis treatment away from hospital settings, avoidance of central venous catheters, and potential health economic advantages. Training patients to manage aspects of their o...

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Published in:	American journal of kidney diseases Vol. 74; no. 1; p. 101
Main Authors:	Briggs, Victoria, Davies, Simon, Wilkie, Martin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.07.2019
Subjects:	Humans Internationality Kidney Failure, Chronic - epidemiology Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy Peritoneal Dialysis - adverse effects Peritoneal Dialysis - economics Peritoneal Dialysis - methods Peritoneal Dialysis - psychology Procedures and Techniques Utilization - statistics & numerical data Quality of Life modality selection Index Words: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) PD First health care policy international comparisons health care costs catheter placement infectious complications dialysis modality end-stage renal disease (ESRD) urgent-start PD kidney replacement therapy (KRT) health care reimbursement technique failure
ISSN:	1523-6838, 1523-6838
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