Strategies to maintain PD
| Modality related |
| peritonitis prophylaxis |
| membrane preservation: use of glucose polymers/ACE inhibitors |
| adjust dialysis prescription according to RRF |
| correction of catheter malfunction |
| System related |
| better infrastructure to support PD |
| patient education/training |
| physician education |
| incentives to physicians, dialysis centers |
| redirecting resources |
| Patient related |
| social support |
| psychological counseling (as needed) |
| assisted PD |
ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme.