KEY SUCCESS FACTORS FOR A QUALITY PERITONEAL DIALYSIS PROGRAM

The success of a peritoneal dialysis (PD) program de-pends on a multitude of factors that are interlinked and in-separable from one another. Each program needs to identify its special circumstances, deficiencies, and strong points, and then to strategize accordingly. Ultimately, “teamwork” is the mantra for a successful outcome, the patient being central to all endeavors. A belief and a passion for PD are the fountainhead and cornerstone on which to build a qual-ity PD program. Perit Dial Int 2007; 27(S2):S9–S15 www.PDIConnect.com KEY WORDS: Quality PD program; mobile telephony in PD; connectology. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has come a long way since itsintroduction about three decades ago (1,2), becom-ing a viable means of renal replacement therapy the world over. As an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treat