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Table 1 Variations in the case simulations according to six characteristics

From: Difference in perception of advantages and disadvantages of automated peritoneal dialysis for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: a conjoint analysis

 

Features of hypothesized treatments

Medical characteristics

 

Adequacy of dialysis

1. Increased fluid removal and increased solution removal

2. Constant fluid removal and increased solution removal

3. Increased fluid removal and constant solution removal

Abdominal pressure

1. Increased

2. Decreased

Risk of peritonitis

1. Increased

2. Decreased

3. Unchanged

Non-medical characteristics

 

Frequency of bag exchange

1. 30 min × 2 times per day

2. 30 min × 4 times per day

3. Only overnight without any bag exchange during daytime

Size of device

1. Large

2. Small

3. Unnecessary

Technique

1. Necessary to practice

2. Easy

  1. The case simulations varied according to six characteristics