Objective To evaluate the effect of a case management program on satisfaction and biochemical indicators in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. Methods Seventy-seven new CAPD patients were randomized into one of two groups receiving either conventional nursing care (control group, 40 cases) or case management care (observation group, 37 cases). Patient satisfaction and laboratory parameters as red blood cells, hemoglobin, albumin, potassium, calcium, phosphate, creati- nine, and parathyroid hormone were measured on ...