Theme |
Evaluating the chronic dialysis patients satisfaction |
Title |
Patient satisfaction with peritoneal dialysis |
Author |
Makoto Hiramatsu |
Center for Kidney and Diabetic Diseases, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
Author |
Hiroka Owaki |
Center for Kidney and Diabetic Diseases, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
Author |
Kazumi Tamadani |
Center for Kidney and Diabetic Diseases, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
Author |
Masako Oka |
Center for Kidney and Diabetic Diseases, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
Author |
Hiroko Mikami |
Center for Kidney and Diabetic Diseases, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
Author |
Keisuke Maruyama |
Center for Kidney and Diabetic Diseases, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
[ Summary ] |
This study was undertaken to examine patient satisfaction with peritoneal dialysis (PD), focusing attention on QOL and the impact of PD on patients' lives. Seventy PD patients were asked to rate their overall satisfaction with PD therapy. PD patients are generally satisfied with their medical care. Adequate information and education before introducing PD are necessary to improve patient satisfaction levels. |