Korean J Nephrol.  2007 Sep;26(5):582-589.

The Preventive Effects of Practical Training on the Spot for Peritoneal Dialysis Related Peritonitis in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dongguk University Medical Center. jhlee@dongguk.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE: Peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis remains one of the most common causes of hospitalization and discontinuation of peritoneal dialysis. Patient education and the individual environment play a significant role in improving the clinical outcomes. Therefore, this study focused on the preventive effects of practical training on the spot for peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis in continous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients.
METHODS
Fifty-eight patients who were started on CAPD were as the primary intended treatment modality. The patients were given to a questionnaire regarding their gender, age, place of residence, level of education, economic status, sterile technique, knowledge of personal hygiene, placing a correct region for exchanging a fluid bag, and their duration of CAPD. During a home visit, the patients were instructed in how to sterilize the region of dialysis and maintain sterility in dialysis.
RESULTS
Seventy four cases of peritonitis from 35 patients were identified over the 2 year's period. In the rural residences where there is a lower socio-economic status, the rates of peritonitis decreased in those patients who had received training on the spot within 6 months from the start of peritoneal dialysis compared with the patients after the 6 month period. Lower rates of peritonitis were noted in the patients who received training earlier (r=0.19, p=0.03).
CONCLUSION
Ongoing and repetitive individualized education is needed to prevent peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis. The incidence of peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis can be reduced by educating these patients individually.

Keyword

Peritonitis; Home visits; Education

MeSH Terms

Dialysis
Education
Hospitalization
House Calls
Humans
Hygiene
Incidence
Infertility
Patient Education as Topic
Peritoneal Dialysis*
Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory*
Peritonitis*
Surveys and Questionnaires
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