Review Article
Peritoneal Dialysis Drop-out: Causes and Prevention Strategies
Table 2
Strategies to prevent PD drop-out.
| Modality related |
| Peritonitis prophylaxis and treatment | Membrane preservation: Use of Glucose polymers/ACE inhibitors | Adjust dialysis prescription according to RRF | Correction of catheter malfunction |
| System related |
| Better infrastructure to support PD | Patient education/training | Physician and nursing education | Larger PD centers |
| Patient related |
| Social support | Psychological counseling (as needed) | Assisted PD |
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