A skeptical view of assisted home peritoneal dialysis.
review · Level V
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Abstract
While assisted PD may prove helpful for a subset of new patients, its overall effect will be small. A trend towards a small increase in incident PD rate will not translate directly into an equivalent rise in PD prevalence. Important questions about cost effectiveness and about long-term impact of home PD assistance on modality distribution remain unanswered.
Medical subject headings
- Hemodialysis, Home
- Peritoneal Dialysis