Abstract
Objective To explore the feasibility of traveling abroad for a short period, and analyze the effect on peritoneal dialysis patients' health status. Methods A four-day long travel to Jeju island was organized. Eleven peritoneal dialysis patients whose health status was stable participated in this activity. Their dialysis regimen, total fluid removal, clinical symptoms, quality of life and rehabilitation status were evaluated before and after the travel. Results Three patients had some clinical symptoms, such us edema and nausea before travel, and all of them eased or disappeared after travel. Their dialysis doses and total fluid removal unchanged between pre-and post-travel, hut volume status improved and hypertension was better controlled (P 0. 05), and rehabilitation status improved. Conclusions The stable dialyzed peritoneal dialysis patients can endure short period travel abroad. And their self management capacity improved after travel. Travd outside is an effective way to promote peritoneal dialysis patients rehabilitation. Key words: Peritoneal Dialysis; Travel; Quality of Life
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