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 …

Technical innovations in peritoneal dialysis (PD), now used widely for the long-term
treatment of ESRD, have significantly reduced therapy-related complications, allowing …

Results The study included 9362 patients from 51 centers in Australia. The technique failure
rate was 0.35 (95% confidence interval, 0.34 to 0.36) episodes per patient-year, with a …

Background Peritonitis is a common cause of technique failure in peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Dialysis center− level characteristics may influence PD peritonitis outcomes independent of …

Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related infections lead to significant morbidity. The
International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) guidelines for the prevention and …

Background The effects of training practices on outcomes of patients receiving peritoneal
dialysis (PD) are poorly understood and there is a lack of evidence informing best training …

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

Substantial heterogeneity in practice patterns around the world has resulted in wide
variations in the quality and type of dialysis care delivered. This is particularly so in countries …

Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) have different options to replace the function
of their failing kidneys. The “integrated care” model considers treatment pathways rather …

Background Peritonitis represents a major factor limiting the uptake and retention of patients
on peritoneal dialysis (PD) in Australia and New Zealand. Until recently, peritonitis was an …