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Table 1 Purpose of PDOPPS

From: Historical overview and current practice of peritoneal dialysis in Japan

Main outcomes

The risk of withdrawal from PD in prescriptions

Second outcomes

Evaluate the impact of PD prescriptions on

 Mortality

 Withdrawal from PD (transfer to HD)

 Reasons of withdrawal

 PD-related Complications

The following six workgroups were established as ISPD committees to consider these investigations

 Clinical Application of PD Therapy

 PD Catheter Access and Function

 Patient Training and Education

 Dialysis Prescription and Fluid Management

 Infection Prevention and Management

 Patient Support

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