The life your patient chooses
The life your patient chooses
Modern PD* patients are more satisfied with their treatment compared to HD patients.1
*Modern PD is the culmination of multiple recent advancements in clinical practice and innovations in technology that, in combination, are yielding improved survival, increasing patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes that in some cases are outpacing those of HD.
Read more about patient independence and flexibility on Modern PD on MyKidneyJourney.baxterhealthcare.co.uk
Modern PD offers patients independence
Lifestyle-related domains of higher-related quality of life (HRQoL) are reported to be better with PD vs HD.1-6
Reduced therapy invasiveness
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) may be performed while sleeping, so patients can work or attend school full-time.7,8,9
A choice that is less of a burden on caregivers
PD is associated with a low level of caregiver burden and increased patient independence. 35% of caregivers for PD patients experience low levels of caregiver burden vs 13% of caregivers for HD patients.10
Reduced clinic visits and therapy invasiveness enables patients to continue daily activities whilst reducing the burden on caregivers.
- Modern PD patients visit a clinic 4-13 times per year whereas in-center HD patients must visit a clinic 3 times a week (156 times per year)11
- Remote patient management enables proactive patient care16
PD patients are more satisfied with their therapy 15:
The CHOICE study, a study by Haya R. Rubin et al., showed that PD patients are more satisfied with their treatment compared to HD patients.15
85%
satisfied on PD
56%
satisfied on HD
A choice for the elderly
At least 78% of patients have no hard medical contraindications for PD. This includes elderly and diabetic patients who are often excluded from PD.12,13
Elderly patients can do PD14
Average age of patient on PD in the US is increasing
