Can a PD Phone App Reduce Hospitalization?

Yes, finds a new prospective observational cohort study with structured nurse interviews. Among the 50% (n=72) of participants who chose to use the offered app, there were 62% fewer hospital admissions and 90% fewer hospitalization days. Patients were very satisfied with the app and most felt safer, while nurses appreciated the time efficiency.

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Tags: PD Phone App, Hospital Admissions, Patient Outcomes, Remote Care, EHealth

PD vs. Standard In-Center HD for Stroke Risk: A 14-year Study

Of 7,916 ESRD patients with atrial fibrillation between 2001 and 2013, data from 363 PD and 5,302 HD patients were analyzed. At 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years, the participants who used PD had significantly lower risks for outcomes including stroke, major bleeding, and intracranial hemorrhage than those using HD.

Read the abstract » | (added 2021-06-15)

Tags: ESRD, End Stage Renal Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Patient Outcomes