Abstract: The choice of treatment mode for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) during the peridialysis period involves multiple complex decisions, and patients often face difficulties such as lack of knowledge and decision-making conflicts. The use of patient decision-making aids (PDA) can assist them in actively participating in treatment decisions, making important choices suitable for their own preferences and achieving the goal of sharing decisions with medical staff. This article reviews the types and current application status of PDA for CKD patients during peridialysis period, aiming to provide a reference for promoting shared decision-making among CKD patients during peridialysis period and developing our own decision-making aids in China.

Key words: Chronic kidney disease in peridialysis period, Patient decision-making aid, Shared decision-making