grant

To investigate rates of peritonitis in incident peritoneal dialysis patients in Australia and perform a pilot study aimed at reducing these rates [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Also known as: Preventing infection in incident peritoneal dialysis patients

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1017795]

Researchers: Ms Denise Campbell (Principal investigator)

Brief description Overall aims: To establish how much variation in PD practice exists between renal units in Australia; to establish current practice in 8 units; to perform an intervention study in 8 units; to analyse registry data re peritonitis in PD patients; to conduct interviews with PD patients who have had peritonitis. Expected outcomes: To establish if practice variation is associated with peritonitis rates; to see if active guideline implementation leads to better peritonitis rates; to establish the reasons why therapy fails.

Funding Amount $AUD 92,314.28

Funding Scheme NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Public Health Postgraduate Scholarship

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ACN 633 798 857