Effects of educational practices on the peritonitis risk in peritoneal dialysis: a retrospective cohort study with data from the French peritoneal Dialysis registry (RDPLF).

Hélène BonnalClémence BechadeAnnabel BoyerThierry LobbedezSonia GuillouëtChristian VergerMaxence FicheuxAntoine Lanot

Published in: BMC nephrology (2020)

The various PD education modalities were associated with differences in the risk of peritonitis. Prospective randomized trials are necessary to confirm causal effect. Caregivers should assess the patient's preferred learning style and their literacy level and adjust the PD learning method to each individual.

Keyphrases

peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
healthcare
primary care
case report
electronic health record
palliative care
big data
health information
machine learning