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

Volume 15, Number 1, January 2026, pages 1-6

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

Figures

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

Table

↓  Table 1. Results and Outcome of QI Project FOCUS-PDSA
 
Parameter Reported benchmark AJCH Pre-QI baseline Post-QI result % Improvement
PDSA: plan-do-study-act; QI: quality improvement.
1-year catheter survival 27% 27% 58% +115%
Maximum catheter duration (days) 158 158 376 +138%
Infection rate 7% 7% 0% 100% reduction
Catheter kinking 9% 9% 0% 100% reduction
Catheter fracture/trauma 4% 4% 0% 100% reduction
Catheter replacement rate 42% 42% 12% 71% reduction