Journal Watch - PD
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Sex-Specific Outcomes in the Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study
Researchers conducted this international study of 26,292 patients (43% female) and examined sex differences in outcomes. Compared with men, women on PD had lower likelihood of getting peritonitis, transferring to HD, and dying.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-10-22)
Tags: PD, Sex Differences In Outcomes, Peritonitis, Mortality
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Global, Regional, and Country Incidence of Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis in the Contemporary Peritoneal Dialysis Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This study of 132,000 PD patients from 37 countries found a statistically significant difference in peritonitis rates across countries and regions with the highest rate in South Africa and the lowest rate in South Korea. The researchers recommend sharing knowledge and innovations for continuous quality improvement and standardizing and harmonizing care to reduce inequities and improve patient well-being.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-10-22)
Tags: PD, Peritonitis
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Barriers to and Facilitators of the Adoption of Peritoneal Dialysis: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
A review of 7,390 records (595 participants) from 13 studies in 9 countries found PD utilization was affected by specific individual barriers, interpersonal factors, organizational barriers, community factors, and policy barriers. Facilitators for individuals included convenience and autonomy while structured support was a facilitator for organizations.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-10-22)
Tags: PD, Barriers, Facilitators
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Remote Monitoring in Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Improves Treatment Adherence and Reduces Hospitalization Burden: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study
This study of 73 PD patients compared CAPD, APD, and remote monitoring-assisted APD. Patients using remote monitoring had better treatment plan adherence, fewer hospital days, and lower inpatient costs than those using conventional APD. They also had better volume control than patients on CAPD.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-09-18)
Tags: PD, CAPD, APD, Remote Monitoring assisted APD, Treatment Plan Adherence, Inpatient Costs, Volume Control
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Crossover Study from Conventional PD Dialysate to Icodextrin
A prospective study of 50 PD patients provided 6 months of standard PD fluid followed by 6 months of icodextrin—which significantly improved 24 hour UF volume, Kt/V, serum albumin, and hemoglobin.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-07-16)
Tags: PD, PD Fluid, Icodextrin, UF Volume, Kt/V, Serum Albumin, Hemoglobin
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Green Dialysis: Sustainable PD
A new review investigates the impact of PD on the planet and suggests steps clinicians and patients can take to increase sustainability and identification of Green Champions.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-07-16)
Tags: PD, Environmental Impact, Sustainability, Green Champions
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VHA Nationwide Survey of PD Infrastructure and Clinical Practice
Increasing use of PD for Veterans is a strategic priority for the Veteran Healthcare Administration (VHA). A nationwide stakeholder survey was conducted to improve Veterans ability to choose, access, and receive excellent quality PD. A total of 27 programs responded; differences were found in PD infrastructure and clinical practices. Larger PD programs offered more services than small ones. Aligning infrastructure, standardizing best clinical practices, and quality improvement efforts are starting to increase successful PD use.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-06-17)
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Patient Employment Rates in PD vs. In-center HD (IHD)
A study followed 18,408 PD and IHD patients who were employed full-time at dialysis start and had employer health insurance for 3 to 30 months, while 104,952 PD and IHD patients who were unemployed and did not have employer insurance were followed as well. Patients receiving IHD were more likely than PD patients to lose their employer health plans.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-05-15)
Tags: PD, IHD, Employment, Insurance, Health Plan
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Chronic Inflammation and PD Outcomes
Among 111 PD patients stratified by C-reactive protein (CRP) into “normal” (<3mg/L) and “inflammation” (>3mg/dL) groups, the inflammation group had significant differences, including lower urine volume, hemoglobin, prealbumin, potassium, magnesium, and TSAT—but higher serum ferritin and WBC counts (p < 0.05). Systemic inflammation can interfere with nutrition, anemia treatment, and is linked with reduced residual kidney function.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-04-14)
Tags: PD, C reactive Protein
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Redesigning PD Supplies for Life Cycle Sustainability
PD tends to rely heavily on single-use plastic. Can better design change this? Researchers redesigned ten high-use PD products such as PD sets, dialysate bags, and APD machines by modelling them in Open Life Cycle Assessment, comparing cradle-to-gate carbon footprints of the originals vs. the new. All of the redesigned projects reduced carbon footprints, eight of them by >40%. It is possible to reduce emissions without altering functionality.
Read the abstract » | (added 2026-02-17)