Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an important home-based treatment for kidney failure and
accounts for 11% of all dialysis and 9% of all kidney replacement therapy globally. Although …

Globally, the number of patients undergoing maintenance dialysis is increasing, yet
throughout the world there is significant variability in the practice of initiating dialysis. Factors …

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 …

Home dialysis modalities (home hemodialysis [HD] and peritoneal dialysis [PD]) are
associated with greater patient autonomy and treatment satisfaction compared with in-center …

Background Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a key outcome for dialysis patients, and
its assessment is mandated by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. The Kidney …

Background The highly burdensome effects of kidney failure and its management impose
many life-altering changes on patients. Better understanding of successful coping strategies …

Results Among 35 nephrologists from 18 practices, 20% were women, 66% had at least 10
years of nephrology experience, and 80% were from academic medical centers. Four …

Background: Technique survival is a core outcome for peritoneal dialysis (PD), according to
Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology-Peritoneal Dialysis. This study aimed to identify …

Background Access to various kidney replacement therapy (KRT) modalities for patients with
end-stage kidney disease differs substantially within Europe. Methods European adults on …

The prevalence of kidney failure continues to rise globally. Dialysis is a treatment option for
individuals with kidney failure; after the decision to initiate dialysis has been made, it is …