Table 6.

PD-related tasks that may require assistance

Task	Potential barrier
Lifting dialysate bags (5 L, i.e. 5 kg used on APD)	Impaired physical function
Preparing cycler machine (if on APD)	Cognitive impairment; learning disability; mental health disorder; and visual impairment
Connection/disconnection to dialysate bag (CAPD) or cycler (APD)	Poor manual dexterity; cognitive impairment; learning disability; mental health disorder; and visual impairment
Discarding used dialysate	Impaired physical function; cognitive impairment; learning disability; mental health disorder; and visual impairment
Exit site dressing and care	Poor manual dexterity; cognitive impairment; learning disability; mental health disorder; and visual impairment
General observations: weight, blood pressure	Cognitive impairment; learning disability; mental health disorder; and visual impairment
Assessment: selecting type of dialysate; recognizing cloudy fluid; troubleshooting; and contacting PD unit	Cognitive impairment; learning disability; mental health disorder; and visual impairment
Ordering supplies	Cognitive impairment; learning disability; mental health disorder; and visual impairment