Retaining Patients on PD Therapy

About this Course

This education activity utilizes learning interactivity designed to reinforce knowledge of key concepts and apply necessary skills to real-world situations confronting the PD nurse. Non-infectious complications of PD will be explored through game-based learning. Prevention of PD infection focuses on the role the PD nurse plays in preventing peritonitis, exit-site and tunnel infections as well as how to manage these complications. Lastly, the PD Retention Roadmap concludes with a summary compilation of the principles and strategies needed to develop a successful plan for supporting patients in their PD journey.

Learning Objectives

• Identity eight common non-infectious complications in PD therapy.
• Discuss assessment and key activities for preventing recurrence of non-infectious complications.
• Examine the role of the nurse in preventing PD infection.
• Review the strategies to reduce PD-related infection rates.
• Explain potential contributors to PD patient dropout.
• Summarize possible interventions to keep patients on PD.

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