OPTIMIZATION OF PERITONEAL DIALYSIS ІN 7 STEPS OF EDUCATIONAL WORK WITH A PATIENT

Informing the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients about the modalities of dialysis renal replacement therapy (DRRT), patient's aware choice of peritoneal dialysis (PD) and regular qualified medical training are the main components of successful implementation of PD program with obtaining optimal treatment results. The aim of the review is to summarize current knowledge regarding the process of modality selection and PD-patient training, improving professional development of the PD-specialists.