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Hayato Fujioka1, Tsutomu Koike1, Ayako Shimizu1
1The Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toyama.
Abstract:
He was a 92-year-old male patient with mild cognitive impairment while preserved activity of daily life. His renal dysfunction gradually increased due to the nephrosclerosis accompanied by systemic edema and water retention. We eventually decided to initiate peritoneal dialysis instead of standard hemodialysis for his end-stage renal dysfunction refractory to optimal medical therapy, given his preserved cognitive function and family support. He underwent an established therapeutic program for the peritoneal dialysis at home with an Information and Communication Technology (ICT).Given the increase in age of the patients with renal dysfunction, peritoneal dialysis has been receiving great attention as a home care strategy. The recent improvement in the device technology and ICT that enables us remote monitoring would reduce patients' effort in the management of peritoneal dialysis. Collaboration with home nursing and care workers would also be warranted for successful home care.
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