- Peritoneal dialysis among elderly patients, benefits and
experience
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Yasuhiko Ito
2021 ; 2021(1):
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The total number of dialysis patients has been increasing annually in Korea and Japan. The mean age of incident dialysis patients in both countries was rapidly increasing. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has several benefits for elderly patients and may be useful in treatment for end stage kidney diseases (ESKD) in an aging population.
In this presentation, I will present the recent evidences and our experiences to enhance the use of PD among elderly patients. I will discuss about the below topics.
Current status of Renal replacement Therapy (RRT) for elderly ESKD patients in Korea and Japan
Comparison between PD and HD in elderly ESKD patients COVID-19 infection in elderly ESKD patients Comorbidity and Complications in elderly PD patients
Cognitive impairment
Malnutrition, Frail Sarcopenia muscle wasting, Falls PD related infection in elderly PD patients
Other complications
How to support PD in elderly patients Usefulness of assisted PD
Establishment of local comprehensive care system
Remote monitoring medicine may help PD for the elderly Person-centered PD prescription and role of shared decision-making