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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is underused in the US due to regulatory, facility, and educational barriers. Strategies are proposed to increase PD utilization for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Renal Replacement Therapy

Background:

  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) utilization in the United States lags behind other developed nations.
  • Several factors contribute to the underutilization of PD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss the challenges hindering PD expansion in the US.
  • To outline strategies for overcoming these barriers and increasing PD use.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and policy analysis regarding PD in the US.
  • Identification of key stakeholders and their roles in PD adoption.

Main Results:

  • Multifactorial reasons for underutilization include government regulations, dialysis facility priorities, and inadequate education for trainees and patients.
Keywords:
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