Association between conscientiousness and peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis.
Shintaro KomatsuTakashi HaraMaki HiratsukaYosuke YamadaPublished in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2021)
Less conscientious patients significantly have shorter peritonitis-free survival in the early phase after peritoneal dialysis induction although not significantly during the entire study period. Personality trait assessment using the Ten-Item Personality Inventory could be helpful in educating and following up patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.