World Journal of Nephrology and Urology, ISSN 1927-1239 print, 1927-1247 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 000, Number 000, January 2026, pages 000-000

Reducing Catheter Replacement Rates in Hemodialysis Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative via Nephrologist, Surgeon, and Nursing Collaboration

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Plan-do-study-act approach.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Chart showing pre- and post-QI project results. QI: quality improvement.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Focus pathway of QI project. QI: quality improvement.

Table

Table 1. Results and Outcome of QI Project FOCUS-PDSA
 
ParameterReported benchmarkAJCH Pre-QI baselinePost-QI result% Improvement
PDSA: plan-do-study-act; QI: quality improvement.
1-year catheter survival27%27%58%+115%
Maximum catheter duration (days)158158376+138%
Infection rate7%7%0%100% reduction
Catheter kinking9%9%0%100% reduction
Catheter fracture/trauma4%4%0%100% reduction
Catheter replacement rate42%42%12%71% reduction