Survey of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients' Challenges and Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study in the United States

We found that most PD patients enrolled in the units surveyed did not have to change their home accommodations during the pandemic or have issues getting their dialysis supplies and medications delivered. Most of the patients felt comfortable coming to the dialysis unit if they needed to during the pandemic. Most of the patients felt supported by their dialysis staff during the peak of COVID-19 and had modified PHQ-2 and GAD-2 scores not consistent with depression or anxiety. Finally, less than 10% of patients considered changing their dialysis modality. Our survey findings demonstrate that the adjustments made by the dialysis units during the peak of the pandemic were effective in maneuvering the challenges faced by our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing high-quality medical care.