Evaluating Patterns and Outcomes in the Prescription of Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis in Support of Shared Decision-Making

This study of 527 patients from 2012-2023 found that incremental PD was safe to prescribe. They found patients were still on their incremental PD prescription at one year (64%) and two years (36%). Those more likely to increment sooner were younger, male, and had lower albumin. Younger patients with diabetes were more likely to switch to HD. Mortality rates were low at .11 events/person year. A clinical score for shared decision-making and treatment expectations was constructed and tested, but needs validation.

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Tags: Incremental PD, Shared Decision making, Treatment Expectations