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dc.contributor.authorFortnum, D.
dc.contributor.authorChakera, Aron
dc.contributor.authorHawkins, N.
dc.contributor.authorVandepeer, G.
dc.date.accessioned2018-05-18T07:56:41Z
dc.date.available2018-05-18T07:56:41Z
dc.date.created2018-05-18T00:23:16Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.identifier.citationFortnum, D. and Chakera, A. and Hawkins, N. and Vandepeer, G. 2017. With a little help from my friends: Developing an assisted automated peritoneal dialysis program in Western Australia. Renal Society of Australasia Journal. 13 (3): pp. 83-89.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/66939
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Background: Nurse-assisted automated peritoneal dialysis (AAPD) offers a model of care that has been successfully used in frail dialysis populations internationally. AAPD offers cost savings over hospitalisation on peritoneal dialysis (PD) or in-centre haemodialysis (HD). Method: A pilot AAPD model of care was developed in Western Australia (WA). Patient evaluation was measured utilising a perceptions of dialysis survey, clinical events, hospitalisation and peritonitis rates, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), KDQoL-SF 36 and a survey. Staff opinions and perceived competency were measured by an online survey. Economic analysis was undertaken. Results: A successful collaborative model was developed. 40 staff were trained and competency significantly improved during program delivery (p < 0.0001). 15 patients with an average CCI score of 8.7 used the service for 18 periods of care over 18 months (mean 33 days SD 47). Two non-renal cause deaths and two episodes of peritonitis occurred. Patient opinions were extremely positive. Cost savings were estimated at $620,000. Conclusion: In WA, an AAPD pilot program has been successfully developed and delivered. A sustainable model has overcome initial hurdles. Staff have gained new skills and delivered effective care, demonstrated by high patient acceptance. The program was cost-effective compared to staying in hospital or transferring to HD.

dc.titleWith a little help from my friends: Developing an assisted automated peritoneal dialysis program in Western Australia
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume13
dcterms.source.number3
dcterms.source.startPage83
dcterms.source.endPage89
dcterms.source.issn1832-3804
dcterms.source.titleRenal Society of Australasia Journal
curtin.departmentCurtin Medical School
curtin.accessStatusOpen access


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