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The Effect of Continuing Nursing Intervention on Peritoneal Dialysis Patients and the Occurrence of Peritonitis: A
Background:
Chronic kidney disease, affecting millions globally, has emerged as a significant health concern alongside tumors, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Peritoneal dialysis is a widely used therapeutic intervention, but its effectiveness can be compromised by complications such as peritonitis.
Methods:
We conducted a comprehensive search across eight international databases to obtain controlled trials evaluating the impact of continuous nursing on peritonitis occurrence in peritoneal dialysis patients. Following stringent quality assessment, data analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.
Results:
Our meta-analysis included 15 controlled trials. Of these, 13 reported peritonitis rates in both intervention and control groups. Continuous nursing was associated with a significant reduction in peritonitis incidence (OR: 0.32; 95% CI: 0.23,0.44) and complications (SMD: 3.21; 95% CI: 1.17,5.25; P = .01), as well as a decrease in serum creatinine levels (SMD: -130.06; 95% CI: -195.46,-64).
Conclusion:
The findings of this study support the possibility that ongoing nursing is beneficial for the complications and creatinine for peritoneal dialysis patients.
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