Journal Watch - Staff assisted PD Program
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A U.S. Staff-assisted PD Program
In a Satellite Dialysis trial, patient care technicians were trained to offer PD and troubleshoot common issues. From an initial two clinics, the program expanded to 16 by October, 2022. Of 121 patients referred to the program, 73 received staff assisted for a total of 604 visits lasting 1-84 days. Patients most often needed help with PD set up and correctly following the steps. Most needed only short-term transitional assistance, and 93% were discharged from the program without staff assistance.
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