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439Q - Research Paper
Abstract
Aim:
To show that non-renal nurses were able to perform CAPD on admitted patients with no increase in episode of peritonitis.
Method:
Statistics were kept from 2017 – 2023 for all admitted renal patients on PD. This included length of stay, reason for admission, ward placement and movement, episodes of peritonitis as an inpatient and within 7 days of discharge. An education program was established that was aimed at the ward Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE) to ensure competency and familiarity with CAPD. The CNE’s then implemented a train the trainer program so they could educate and accredite ward staff. This was all accomplished with the oversight of the Renal Clinical Nurse Consultant and Renal CNE.
Results:
Overall, at least 50% of PD patients admitted to our hospital were not admitted to the Renal Ward. There were episodes of peritonitis recorded during admission but the episodes that were attributed to technique were minimal. Therefore it was included that this would not make us change our practice.
Conclusion:
PD patients can be admitted to non-renal wards and have their PD performed without detriment. They are able to receive quality care related to the reason for their admission without concern for their PD.
Abstract
Aim:
To show that non-renal nurses were able to perform CAPD on admitted patients with no increase in episode of peritonitis.
Method:
Statistics were kept from 2017 – 2023 for all admitted renal patients on PD. This included length of stay, reason for admission, ward placement and movement, episodes of peritonitis as an inpatient and within 7 days of discharge. An education program was established that was aimed at the ward Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE) to ensure competency and familiarity with CAPD. The CNE’s then implemented a train the trainer program so they could educate and accredite ward staff. This was all accomplished with the oversight of the Renal Clinical Nurse Consultant and Renal CNE.
Results:
Overall, at least 50% of PD patients admitted to our hospital were not admitted to the Renal Ward. There were episodes of peritonitis recorded during admission but the episodes that were attributed to technique were minimal. Therefore it was included that this would not make us change our practice.
Conclusion:
PD patients can be admitted to non-renal wards and have their PD performed without detriment. They are able to receive quality care related to the reason for their admission without concern for their PD.