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Managing peritoneal dialysis (PD)--factors that influence patients' modification of their recommended dialysis regimen. A European study of 376 patients.
- Source :
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Journal of renal care [J Ren Care] 2006 Oct-Dec; Vol. 32 (4), pp. 202-7. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Objectives: The purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence and extent of missed peritoneal dialysis (PD) exchanges and to identify possible predictors for regimen modification.<br />Design: The study was a cross sectional postal survey of PD patients. Patients were asked to complete a single questionnaire looking at factors that influenced their management of the prescribed regimen.<br />Patients: 551 patients were invited to participate in the study from 17 centres across three European countries; 10 centres from Belgium, 5 from Italy and 2 from the UK. Patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), CAPD and Quantum, or automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) for more than three months and at least 18 years old were included in the study. 376 out of 551 questionnaires were completed; a response rate of 68%.<br />Results: 20% (n=67) of those who responded to the questionnaire admitted to modifying their treatment in the previous month. Those who were more likely to modify their treatment were younger, employed, had greater contact with the PD team, were on APD 10 hours or longer and were less satisfied with their APD treatment.<br />Conclusion: Many of the patients self-reported modifying their dialysis regimen and possible predictors were highlighted from this study. By trying to identifying individual patients who do modify treatment healthcare professionals can target information that can support the patient in making safer treatment modification choices.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Belgium
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Guideline Adherence
Humans
Italy
Life Style
Male
Middle Aged
Motivation
Nursing Methodology Research
Patient Compliance statistics & numerical data
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Prescriptions statistics & numerical data
Professional-Patient Relations
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
United Kingdom
Patient Compliance psychology
Peritoneal Dialysis methods
Peritoneal Dialysis psychology
Self Care methods
Self Care psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1755-6678
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of renal care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17345979
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-6686.2006.tb00023.x