Table 7.

Key recommendations for equity of access to assisted PD in Europe

1. Educate renal healthcare teams about the advantages of PD 2. Establish funding/reimbursement of asPD in those countries where it is not available 3. Address the shortage of nurses by training non-HCP assistants who could assist patients and receive payment for the assistance 4. Design a standardized training curriculum for non-HCP assistants to ensure that knowledge is consistent, and protocols are aligned 5. Define a clear model and protocols for setting up asPD programmes in renal units 6. Ensure that patients receive adequate information on asPD during shared decision-making discussions and pre-dialysis programmes

Abbreviations: HCP, healthcare professional.