Importance of home visits in peritoneal dialysis

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KAZANCIOĞLU R., Ozturk S., Yucel L., Guvenc S., Ekiz S., Dogan S.

DIALYSIS & TRANSPLANTATION, vol.37, no.4, pp.132-134, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 37 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1002/dat.20208
• Journal Name: DIALYSIS & TRANSPLANTATION
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.132-134
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a treatment option that enables patients to perform dialysis in their own homes without being separated from social life. This study assessed the training provided by the PD unit to patients practicing self-treatment at home.