Perceptions of peritonitis risk, prevention, diagnosis and stigma: Findings from a mixed methods study with patients and relatives using peritoneal dialysis
Abstract:Background: Peritonitis is the main treatment-related complication of peritoneal dialysis and a primary concern for patients and their relatives. Therefore, understanding their perceptions of peritonitis is important.Objectives: To explore patients' and relatives' perceptions of peritoneal dialysisassociated peritonitis risk, prevention measures and experiences of diagnosis, and experience of perceived stigma.Design: A sequential mixed methods study design was used, including a questionnaire and semi-structure… Show more
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