Evaluation of the Peritoneal Dialysis Program in a Hospital in Chinandega, Nicaragua.

Pacientes com DP

Healthcare providers

Primary caregivers of the PD patients

Laboratory personnel

Identification of needs of the PD program

This outcome will be measured by filling out a pre-designed checklist based on national and international guidelines, including equipment, material and staffing needs.

Adherence to established protocols on administering PD treatment in the hospital

This outcome will be measured by filling out a validated checklist of steps that need to be performed by the healthcare provider while PD is administered in the Hospital

Levels of knowledge, attitudes and practices towards PD of healthcare providers, laboratory staff patients and primary caregivers

This outcome will be measured by administering a questionnaire to the participants of 4 respective groups (healthcare providers, laboratory staff, patients, primary caregivers). The questionnaire will contain sections on (1) demographic information/professional affiliation with the program, (2) knowledge of PD, (3) attitudes towards PD, (4) practices regarding PD, and (5) perceived needs of the program. The levels of knowledge will be classified in four categories: 1) very good, 2) good, 3) regular, 4) poor. Attitudes will be classified as either positive or negative. Practices will be classified as either good or bad.

Prevalence of peritonitis and causative agents

This outcome will be measured by identifying pathogens in patients' dialysate liquid and estimating the overall percentage of patients with peritonitis.