[From Peritoneal Dialysis Education Guidelines to Clinical Practice]

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Medical Education

Background:

• Peritoneal dialysis (PD) education significantly impacts patient quality of life and survival in end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
• Despite International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) guidelines for PD training, clinical implementation remains underdeveloped.
• There is a lack of published literature in Taiwan regarding ISPD guidelines and their clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the ISPD guidelines for PD education, covering content, resources, and training modalities.
• To provide practical training suggestions for enhancing patient self-management and self-care capabilities in PD.
• To encourage clinical health workers to prioritize and implement comprehensive PD educational programs.

Main Methods:

• Review and description of the ISPD guidelines for PD training.
• Inclusion of practical training suggestions derived from clinical experience at a PD center.
• Emphasis on continuous monitoring through evaluation and retraining, supplemented by home visits.

Main Results:

• Detailed outline of ISPD recommendations for PD education content, space, equipment, duration, and delivery methods.
• Presentation of practical strategies to bolster patient self-care and self-management skills.
• Framework for ongoing patient assessment and support to ensure successful adaptation to PD therapy.

Conclusions:

• Implementing ISPD guidelines is essential for optimizing PD patient outcomes.
• A structured approach to PD education, including practical training and ongoing support, is crucial for patient self-care.
• This article serves as a reference for healthcare professionals to enhance PD training programs and improve patient self-management.