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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients have higher hospitalisation rates than the general population. The hospitalisations are not always related to dialysis issues, and physicians with little or no experience with PD… Click to show full abstract
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients have higher hospitalisation rates than the general population. The hospitalisations are not always related to dialysis issues, and physicians with little or no experience with PD may be responsible for the care of these hospitalised patients. Furthermore, the hospital may not be familiar with or equipped to manage these patients. This review highlights barriers, knowledge gaps and management strategies to guide the care of hospitalised PD patients.
Keywords:
care hospitalised;
peritoneal dialysis;
hospitalised patient;
patient receiving;
dialysis
Journal Title: Peritoneal Dialysis International
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Peritoneal Dialysis International
Year Published: 2022
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