At present, the unit cares for 80 patients on peritoneal dialysis and 20 on home haemodialysis, figures that reflect the strong strategic drive of the Nephrology Department (Clínic Institute of Nephrology and Urology) to promote home therapies as a safe, efficient and integrated alternative in patients’ daily lives.
This growth has been especially significant over the last two years. Since December 2023, the number of patients on peritoneal dialysis has doubled, from 40 to 80, while the number of patients on home haemodialysis has increased by 43%, from 14 to 20. In 2025, 61 people started a home-based technique—50 on peritoneal dialysis and 11 on home haemodialysis—and, so far in 2026, a further 42 have done so. In parallel, the total volume of patients treated at the unit continues to grow: the 120 patients treated in 2025 have already been surpassed this year, with 128 people cared for so far.
One of the keys to this progress has been the launch of the Clínic’s new home dialysis facility on Carrer Manso, which was opened last year and designed specifically for the training and monitoring of patients who carry out treatment at home. In this space, both home dialysis techniques—haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis—coexist, enabling the nursing team to train patients in both modalities interchangeably and encourage communication between them. This coexistence breaks down barriers and initial fears, encourages the exchange of experiences and reinforces confidence in the self-care process. The project also highlights the distinctive role of the nursing team, which leads both the training at the centre and the support and training in patients’ homes, an innovative model that reinforces trust and safety throughout the entire care process.
“The growth in home dialysis at the Clínic shows that increasing numbers of patients value being able to integrate treatment into their daily lives without giving up specialized, high-quality care,” points out Dr José Broseta, nephrologist and coordinator of the Home Dialysis Unit. “This model not only promotes patient autonomy, but also allows for more flexible, personalized care aligned with the current challenges in chronic illness,” he concludes.
For her part, Núria Clemente, healthcare coordinator of the Dialysis Section, stresses that “training is a key element for patients to feel safe and capable of managing the treatment from home. The continuous support of the nursing team is essential to build confidence and ensure good adaptation to the therapy.”
The Clínic’s commitment to home therapies aligns with one of the priority areas of the Consensus Document for the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease, included within the Strategy for the Management of Chronic Illness of the National Health System 2025-2028, which promotes the encouragement of self-care, educational programmes and shared decision-making with patients. With this milestone, the Clínic reaffirms its commitment to healthcare that is more compassionate, sustainable and focused on empowering individuals to play an active role in managing their own health.
