Rates of Intentional and Unintentional Nonadherence to Peritoneal Dialysis Regimes and Associated Factors.

With increasing emphasis on expanding home-based dialysis, there is a need to understand adherence outcomes. This study set out to examine the prevalence and predictors of nonadherence among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. A cross sectional sample of 201 peritoneal dialysis patients recruited between 2010-2011 from Singapore General Hospital completed measures of quality of life, medication beliefs, self-efficacy and emotional distress.

Effectiveness of a day care program in supporting patients on peritoneal dialysis and their caregivers.

Purpose: Physical inactivity and social isolation are major problems faced by peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Respite care is also an unmet need for their caregivers. The study aimed to evaluate the benefits of day care service for PD patients.

Predicting technique and patient survival over 12 months in peritoneal dialysis: the role of anxiety and depression.

Background: Emotional distress is common in dialysis patients, but its role on clinical outcomes for patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) is uncertain.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of depression and anxiety on 1-year prognosis in PD patients.

Methods: A total of N = 201 PD patients (58.

Evaluation of adherence and depression among patients on peritoneal dialysis.

Introduction: It is challenging for dialysis patients to maintain adherence to their medical regimen, and symptoms of depression are prevalent among them. Limited data is available about adherence and depression among patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD). This study aimed to examine the rates of treatment non-adherence and depression in PD patients.