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Lower Education Level Is a Risk Factor for Peritonitis and Technique Failure but Not a Risk for Overall Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis under Comprehensive Training System.

Hyo Jin KimJoongyub LeeMiseon ParkYuri KimHajeong LeeDong Ki KimKwon Wook JooYon Su KimEun Jin ChoCurie AhnKook-Hwan Oh
Published in: PloS one (2017)
Although lower education was a significant risk factor for peritonitis and technique failure, it was not associated with increased mortality in PD patients. Comprehensive training and multidisciplinary education may overcome the lower education level in PD.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • chronic kidney disease
  • cardiovascular events
  • ejection fraction
  • risk factors