Key result
Peritoneal dialysis was associated with longer median survival compared to conservative management (3.75 vs 2.35 years, p < 0.001) in older adults with stage 5 chronic kidney disease.
Why the study?
Does peritoneal dialysis improve survival and reduce emergency hospitalizations compared to conservative management in older adults with stage 5 chronic kidney disease?
Population
199 older adults (aged 65-90 years, mean age 73.8 ± 5.4 years) with stage 5 chronic kidney disease
Comparison
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) vs Conservative management
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support peritoneal dialysis consideration in older adults with stage 5 CKD; leaves open confirmation by randomized trials.
Cohort (n=199)
Does peritoneal dialysis improve survival and reduce emergency hospitalizations compared to conservative management in older adults with stage 5 chronic kidney disease?
Absolute Event Rate: 3.75% vs 2.35%
p-value: p=< .001
Peritoneal dialysis is a viable treatment option for older adults with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, offering improved survival and fewer emergency hospitalizations compared to conservative management.
Shum et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in stage 5 chronic kidney disease (n=199). Peritoneal dialysis vs. Conservative management was evaluated on patient survival (median years) (p=< .001). Peritoneal dialysis was associated with longer median survival compared to conservative management (3.75 vs 2.35 years, p < 0.001) in older adults with stage 5 chronic kidney disease.
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