Socio-demographic profile of patients in a clinical Peritoneal Dialysis of Sergipe, Brazil

Authors

  • V. S. Santos
  • A. C. F. Abud
  • J. A. B. Alves
  • A. S. T. Daltro
  • V. T. G. Santos
  • V. L. C. Feitosa
  • F. P. Reis

Keywords:

Kidney Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis, Epidemiology

Abstract

Peritoneal Dialysis is a method of renal replacement therapy which uses the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane, removing solutes accumulated in the blood. The aim of study was to describe the socio-demographic profile of patients who underwent treatment for DP between January/ 2005 to December/2008 in a clinical state of Sergipe. Data were obtained from the clinic's electronic medical record. There was a predominance of males, mulattoes, and good old school, and that hypertension and
diabetes are the major co-morbidities. We conclude that meet the profile of patients is important for the planning of educational activities.

Published

2012-05-29

How to Cite

Santos, V. S., Abud, A. C. F., Alves, J. A. B., Daltro, A. S. T., Santos, V. T. G., Feitosa, V. L. C., & Reis, F. P. (2012). Socio-demographic profile of patients in a clinical Peritoneal Dialysis of Sergipe, Brazil. Scientia Plena, 8(3(a). Retrieved from https://www.scientiaplena.org.br/sp/article/view/893

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