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Mehrotra R, Davison SN, Farrington K, Flythe JE, Foo M, Madero M, Morton RL, Tsukamoto Y, Unruh ML, Cheung M, Jadoul M, Winkelmayer WC, Brown EA. Managing the symptom burden associated with maintenance dialysis: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference. Kidney Int 2023; 104:441-454. [PMID: 37290600 DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2023.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Individuals with kidney failure undergoing maintenance dialysis frequently report a high symptom burden that can interfere with functioning and diminish life satisfaction. Until recently, the focus of nephrology care for dialysis patients has been related primarily to numerical targets for laboratory measures, and outcomes such as cardiovascular disease and mortality. Routine symptom assessment is not universal or standardized in dialysis care. Even when symptoms are identified, treatment options are limited and are initiated infrequently, in part because of a paucity of evidence in the dialysis population and the complexities of medication interactions in kidney failure. In May of 2022, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) held a Controversies Conference-Symptom-Based Complications in Dialysis-to identify the optimal means for diagnosing and managing symptom-based complications in patients undergoing maintenance dialysis. Participants included patients, physicians, behavioral therapists, nurses, pharmacists, and clinical researchers. They outlined foundational principles and consensus points related to identifying and addressing symptoms experienced by patients undergoing dialysis and described gaps in the knowledge base and priorities for research. Healthcare delivery and education systems have a responsibility to provide individualized symptom assessment and management. Nephrology teams should take the lead in symptom management, although this does not necessarily mean taking ownership of all aspects of care. Even when options for clinical response are limited, clinicians should focus on acknowledging, prioritizing, and managing symptoms that are most important to individual patients. A recognized factor in the initiation and implementation of improvements in symptom assessment and management is that they will be based on locally existing needs and resources.
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- Rajnish Mehrotra
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- University of North Carolina Kidney Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Itabashi Medical System (IMS) Itabashi Chuo Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), Brussels, Belgium
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- Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Selzman Institute for Kidney Health, Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK.
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Engels N, de Graav GN, van der Nat P, van den Dorpel M, Stiggelbout AM, Bos WJ. Shared decision-making in advanced kidney disease: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e055248. [PMID: 36130746 PMCID: PMC9494569 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To provide a comprehensive overview of interventions that support shared decision-making (SDM) for treatment modality decisions in advanced kidney disease (AKD). To provide summarised information on their content, use and reported results. To provide an overview of interventions currently under development or investigation. DESIGN The JBI methodology for scoping reviews was followed. This review conforms to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Emcare, PsycINFO, PROSPERO and Academic Search Premier for peer-reviewed literature. Other online databases (eg, clinicaltrials.gov, OpenGrey) for grey literature. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION Records in English with a study population of patients >18 years of age with an estimated glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min/1.73 m2. Records had to be on the subject of SDM, or explicitly mention that the intervention reported on could be used to support SDM for treatment modality decisions in AKD. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two reviewers independently screened and selected records for data extraction. Interventions were categorised as prognostic tools (PTs), educational programmes (EPs), patient decision aids (PtDAs) or multicomponent initiatives (MIs). Interventions were subsequently categorised based on the decisions they were developed to support. RESULTS One hundred forty-five interventions were identified in a total of 158 included records: 52 PTs, 51 EPs, 29 PtDAs and 13 MIs. Sixteen (n=16, 11%) were novel interventions currently under investigation. Forty-six (n=46, 35.7%) were reported to have been implemented in clinical practice. Sixty-seven (n=67, 51.9%) were evaluated for their effects on outcomes in the intended users. CONCLUSION There is no conclusive evidence on which intervention is the most efficacious in supporting SDM for treatment modality decisions in AKD. There is a lot of variation in selected outcomes, and the body of evidence is largely based on observational research. In addition, the effects of these interventions on SDM are under-reported.
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- Noel Engels
- Department of Shared Decision-Making and Value-Based Health Care, Santeon, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Internal Medicine, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Value-Based Health Care, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Value-Based Health Care, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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Maia Neves Menezes JI, Lopes Pereira LA. Physical exercise and peritoneal dialysis: An area yet to be explored. Nefrologia 2022; 42:265-272. [PMID: 36210121 DOI: 10.1016/j.nefroe.2021.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) is profoundly impaired by their frailty, disability and decreased physical capacity. Especially among older patients, a high prevalence of low physical activity levels and reduced functional performance has been reported. Physical exercise training has been shown to have a beneficial impact, counteracting these same hazardous consequences of inactivity and sedentarism both on CKD and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients on hemodialysis (HD) treatment. The evidence-based knowledge on the effects of physical exercise on ESKD patients undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) treatment is scarce, even though this is a continually growing population that shares the same risk factors and desired clinical outcomes as the previously mentioned groups of patients. Further investigation will be necessary to clarify whether this exercise-based approach may be suitable for the PD population. This paper's purpose is to review the available literature, including randomized controlled trials, reviews and meta-analysis results that assessed the impact of physical exercise on patients under PD treatment bearing in mind their HRQoL, physical functioning and cardiovascular parameters. Furthermore, it aims to evaluate the perceived significant barriers and limitations of the PD population in what concerns physical exercise practice and how nephrologists should address them.
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- Institute of Investigation and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, Portugal; INEB - National Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal; Department of Nephrology, São João Hospital Center, Porto, Portugal.
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Maia Neves Menezes JI, Lopes Pereira LA. Physical exercise and peritoneal dialysis: An area yet to be explored. Nefrologia 2021; 42:S0211-6995(21)00116-8. [PMID: 34419333 DOI: 10.1016/j.nefro.2021.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) is profoundly impaired by their frailty, disability and decreased physical capacity. Especially among older patients, a high prevalence of low physical activity levels and reduced functional performance has been reported. Physical exercise training has been shown to have a beneficial impact, counteracting these same hazardous consequences of inactivity and sedentarism both on CKD and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients on hemodialysis (HD) treatment. The evidence-based knowledge on the effects of physical exercise on ESKD patients undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) treatment is scarce, even though this is a continually growing population that shares the same risk factors and desired clinical outcomes as the previously mentioned groups of patients. Further investigation will be necessary to clarify whether this exercise-based approach may be suitable for the PD population. This paper's purpose is to review the available literature, including randomized controlled trials, reviews and meta-analysis results that assessed the impact of physical exercise on patients under PD treatment bearing in mind their HRQoL, physical functioning and cardiovascular parameters. Furthermore, it aims to evaluate the perceived significant barriers and limitations of the PD population in what concerns physical exercise practice and how nephrologists should address them.
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- Institute of Investigation and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, Portugal; INEB - National Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal; Department of Nephrology, São João Hospital Center, Porto, Portugal.
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Clyne N. Caring for older people with chronic kidney disease-primum non nocere. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2021; 36:953-956. [PMID: 33313872 PMCID: PMC8160962 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfaa254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Naomi Clyne
- Skåne University Hospital, Lunds University Faculty of Medicine, Clinical Sciences, Nephrology, Lund, Sweden
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Hansen MS, Tesfaye W, Sewlal B, Mehta B, Sud K, Kairaitis L, Tarafdar S, Chau K, Zaidi ST, Castelino RL. Psychosocial factors affecting patients with end-stage kidney disease and the impact of the social worker. J Nephrol 2021; 35:43-58. [PMID: 34181197 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-021-01098-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) incidence has been increasing over time, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. However, there is limited data examining the psychosocial factors affecting people with ESKD and how the social worker fits within the multidisciplinary CKD care. This integrative systematic review aims to summarise the existing evidence on psychosocial determinants of outcomes in ESKD and the role of the social worker in nephrology care. METHOD The literature search was conducted using PubMed and MEDLINE, targeting articles published from database inception until May 2021. This systematic review was performed in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The Joanna Briggs Institute tools were employed to assess the quality of included studies. RESULTS Of the 397 citations, 13 studies applicable to 1465 patients met the inclusion criteria. The studies were of cross-sectional, experimental, and exploratory qualitative design in nature. The findings of the studies were summarised into three major themes-psychosocial factors, role of the renal social worker, and impact of the renal social worker. The studies demonstrated that concerns related to adjustment, death and dying, family and social functioning, and loss were common amongst participants of the included studies indicating the need for a social worker. Three studies explored the impact of social workers in ESKD, revealing that people who received support from social workers had an improved quality of life, lower depression scores, and reduced hospitalisations and emergency room visits. CONCLUSION This review summarizes the multitude of physical and psychological stressors that patients with ESRD face, and highlights the positive role social workers can play in improving the psychosocial stressors in this patient group, and the need for large-scale randomised trials to understand the role of social workers as part of a multidisciplinary nephrology care.
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- Micaella Sotera Hansen
- Sydney Nursing School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia.
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- Blacktown Hospital Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Blacktown, Australia
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- Blacktown Hospital Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Blacktown, Australia
- Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals, Western Sydney, Local Health District (WSLHD), Blacktown, Australia
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Nepean and Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Blacktown Hospital, WSLHD, Blacktown, Australia
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Blacktown Hospital, WSLHD, Blacktown, Australia
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Blacktown Hospital, WSLHD, Blacktown, Australia
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Pharmacy Department, Blacktown Hospital, WSLHD, Blacktown, Australia
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Rao IR, Vallath N, Anupama YJ, Gupta KL, Rao KS. Decision-making around Commencing Dialysis. Indian J Palliat Care 2021; 27:S6-S10. [PMID: 34188372 PMCID: PMC8191747 DOI: 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_61_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The decision regarding dialysis initiation is complex. Awareness that renal replacement therapy should not be regarded as default therapy for every patient with advanced renal failure is necessary. Decision to initiate dialysis and modality should be individualized in a shared decision-making process involving the treating nephrologist and the patient. Patients should receive predialysis education early in the course of chronic kidney disease so as to help prepare them well in advance for this eventuality. Withholding dialysis may be a reasonable option in a certain subset of patients, especially elderly patient with multiple co-morbid illnesses. Comprehensive conservation care should be offered in all patients where the decision to not dialyze is taken.
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- Indu Ramachandra Rao
- Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Palliative Care, National Cancer Grid, India.,Department of Palliative Care, BARC Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Palliative Care and Division of Medical Humanities, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjappa Hospital, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Donald M, Kahlon BK, Beanlands H, Straus S, Ronksley P, Herrington G, Tong A, Grill A, Waldvogel B, Large CA, Large CL, Harwood L, Novak M, James MT, Elliott M, Fernandez N, Brimble S, Samuel S, Hemmelgarn BR. Self-management interventions for adults with chronic kidney disease: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019814. [PMID: 29567848 PMCID: PMC5875600 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Revised: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To systematically identify and describe self-management interventions for adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). SETTING Community-based. PARTICIPANTS Adults with CKD stages 1-5 (not requiring kidney replacement therapy). INTERVENTIONS Self-management strategies for adults with CKD. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Using a scoping review, electronic databases and grey literature were searched in October 2016 to identify self-management interventions for adults with CKD stages 1-5 (not requiring kidney replacement therapy). Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs, qualitative and mixed method studies were included and study selection and data extraction were independently performed by two reviewers. Outcomes included behaviours, cognitions, physiological measures, symptoms, health status and healthcare. RESULTS Fifty studies (19 RCTs, 7 quasi-experimental, 5 observational, 13 pre-post intervention, 1 mixed method and 5 qualitative) reporting 45 interventions were included. The most common intervention topic was diet/nutrition and interventions were regularly delivered face to face. Interventions were administered by a variety of providers, with nursing professionals the most common health professional group. Cognitions (ie, changes in general CKD knowledge, perceived self-management and motivation) were the most frequently reported outcome domain that showed improvement. Less than 1% of the interventions were co-developed with patients and 20% were based on a theory or framework. CONCLUSIONS There was a wide range of self-management interventions with considerable variability in outcomes for adults with CKD. Major gaps in the literature include lack of patient engagement in the design of the interventions, with the majority of interventions not applying a behavioural change theory to inform their development. This work highlights the need to involve patients to co-developed and evaluate a self-management intervention based on sound theories and clinical evidence.
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- Maoliosa Donald
- Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Can-SOLVE CKD Network, Patient Partner, Pouce Coupe, Canada
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- Centre for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Stamler LL, Patrick LJ, Cole MM, Lafreniere K. Patient Perceptions of Satisfaction Following Diabetes Education. DIABETES EDUCATOR 2016; 32:770-6. [PMID: 16971710 DOI: 10.1177/0145721706292104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to test the conceptual congruency of scores from the Mastery of Stress Instrument (MSI) with qualitative data in an effort to identify patients for whom a specific educational intervention was sufficient. METHODS A convenience sample of patients with diverse age and educational backgrounds was recruited from those who registered for a 4-session diabetes educational experience as new or refresher patients. All 57 patients completed the MSI before and after diabetes educational experiences, and half participated in before and after audiotaped interviews. All patients responded to a query about their perceptions of the educational experience. MSI scores were analyzed by demographic variables as well as compared to qualitative interviews for greater insights and explanation. RESULTS Consistency was noted between the MSI scores and the information revealed in the interviews. Additional support for the use of the MSI to identify patients at risk and in need of additional educational interventions was realized. CONCLUSIONS Further research to explore the use of the MSI with persons with different educational experiences and to standardize the MSI scores for adult persons taking diabetes or other patient education classes is needed before generalization can be achieved.
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- The Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, Canada (Dr Patrick, Ms Cole)
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- The Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, Canada (Dr Patrick, Ms Cole)
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- The Department of Psychology, University of Windsor, Canada (Dr Lafreniere)
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Khan TM, Wu DBC, Goh BH, Lee LH, Alhafez AA, Syed Sulaiman SA. An Observational Longitudinal Study Investigating the Effectiveness of 75 mg Pregabalin Post-Hemodialysis among Uremic Pruritus Patients. Sci Rep 2016; 6:36555. [PMID: 27824127 PMCID: PMC5099892 DOI: 10.1038/srep36555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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A prospective, observational, longitudinal study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of 75 mg pregabalin (PG) post-hemodialysis (pHD) for treatment-resistant uremic pruritus (UP). A total of forty-five patients completed the entire six week follow-up. At the baseline assessment, the majority of the patients were distressed by the UP frequency and intensity. Sleep (mean = 3.30 ± 1.1), leisure/social activities (mean = 2.90 ± 0.80) and distribution (mean = 2.92 ± 0.34) were the three domains that were primarily effected by the UP. Overall, further reduction in the 5D-itching scale (IS) was noted at day 42, which confirmed a sustained (B = -12.729, CI -13.257 to -12.201, p < 0.001) relief of pruritus severity among patients with treatment-resistant pruritus. Patients with a higher serum calcium level had a score difference of +1 from the other patients (B = 1.010, p = 0.061). There was a reduction of 12 points compared to the baseline 5D-IS for each patient on day 42 after using pregabalin 75 mg PD pHD for 42 days, which represented major relief. Among the demographic factors, only gender was significantly associated with the 5D-IS score.
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- Tahir Mehmood Khan
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46700 Selangor, Malaysia.,College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46700 Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46700 Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46700 Selangor, Malaysia
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- Director and Senior consultant, Aljaber Kidney and Dialysis Center, Alahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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Lok CE, Perazella MA, Choi MJ. American Society of Nephrology Quiz and Questionnaire 2015: ESRD/RRT. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2016; 11:1313-1320. [PMID: 27094608 PMCID: PMC4934831 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.01280216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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The Nephrology Quiz and Questionnaire remains an extremely popular session for attendees of the Annual Kidney Week Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology. During the 2015 meeting, the conference hall was once again overflowing with eager quiz participants. Topics covered by the experts included electrolyte and acid-base disorders, glomerular disease, ESRD and dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Complex cases representing each of these categories together with single best answer questions were prepared and submitted by the panel of experts. Before the meeting, training program directors of nephrology fellowship programs and nephrology fellows in the United States answered the questions through an internet-based questionnaire. During the live session, members of the audience tested their knowledge and judgment on the same series of case-oriented questions in a quiz. The audience compared their answers in real time using a cellphone application containing the answers of the nephrology fellows and training program directors. The results of the online questionnaire were displayed, and then, the quiz answers were discussed. As always, the audience, lecturers, and moderators enjoyed this highly educational session. This article recapitulates the session and reproduces selected content of educational value for the readers of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology Enjoy the clinical cases and expert discussions.
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- Charmaine E. Lok
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Section of Nephrology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and
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- Division of Nephrology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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Van den Bosch J, Warren DS, Rutherford PA. Review of predialysis education programs: a need for standardization. Patient Prefer Adherence 2015; 9:1279-91. [PMID: 26396500 PMCID: PMC4574882 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s81284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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To make an informed decision on renal replacement therapy, patients should receive education about dialysis options in a structured program covering all modalities. Many patients do not receive such education, and there is disparity in the information they receive. This review aims to compile evidence on effective components of predialysis education programs as related to modality choice and outcomes. PubMed MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Ovid searches (from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2013) with the main search terms of "predialysis", "peritoneal dialysis", "home dialysis", "education", "information", and "decision" were performed. Of the 1,005 articles returned from the initial search, 110 were given full text reviews as they potentially met inclusion criteria (for example, they included adults or predialysis patients, or the details of an education program were reported). Only 29 out of the 110 studies met inclusion criteria. Ten out of 13 studies using a comparative design, showed an increase in home dialysis choice after predialysis education. Descriptions of the educational process varied and included individual and group education, multidisciplinary intervention, and varying duration and frequency of sessions. Problem-solving group sessions seem to be an effective component for enhancing the proportion of home dialysis choice. Evidence is lacking for many components, such as timing and staff competencies. There is a need for a standardized approach to evaluate the effect of predialysis educational interventions.
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- Pallas Health Research and Consultancy BV, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Levin A, Steven S, Selina A, Flora A, Sarah G, Braden M. Canadian chronic kidney disease clinics: a national survey of structure, function and models of care. Can J Kidney Health Dis 2014; 1:29. [PMID: 25780618 PMCID: PMC4349614 DOI: 10.1186/s40697-014-0029-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background The goals of care for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are to delay progression to end stage renal disease, reduce complications, and to ensure timely transition to dialysis or transplantation, while optimizing independence. Recent guidelines recommend that multidisciplinary team based care should be available to patients with CKD. While most provinces fund CKD care, the specific models by which these outcomes are achieved are not known. Funding for clinics is hospital or program based. Objectives To describe the structure and function of clinics in order to understand the current models of care, inform best practice and potentially standardize models of care. Design Prospective cross sectional observational survey study. Setting, Patients/Participants Canadian nephrology programs in all provinces. Methods and Measurements Using an open-ended semi-structured questionnaire, we surveyed 71 of 84 multidisciplinary adult CKD clinics across Canada, by telephone and with written semi-structured questionnaires; (June 2012 to November 2013). Standardized introductory scripts were used, in both English and French. Results CKD clinic structure and models of care vary significantly across Canada. Large variation exists in staffing ratios (Nephrologist, dieticians, pharmacists and nurses to patients), and in referral criteria. Dialysis initiation decisions were usually made by MDs. The majority of clinics (57%) had a consistent model of care (the same Nephrologist and nurse per patient), while others had patients seeing a different nephrologist and nurses at each clinic visit. Targets for various modality choices varied, as did access to those modalities. No patient or provider educational tools describing the optimal time to start dialysis exist in any of the clinics. Limitations The surveys rely on self reporting without validation from independent sources, and there was limited involvement of Quebec clinics. These are relative limitations and do not affect the main results. Conclusions The variability in clinic structure and function offers an opportunity to explore the relationship of these elements to patient outcomes, and to determine optimal models of care. This list of contacts generated through this study, serves as a basis for establishing a CKD clinic network. This network is anticipated to facilitate the conduct of clinical trials to test novel interventions or strategies within the context of well characterized models of care. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40697-014-0029-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Adeera Levin
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada ; CAnadian KidNey KNowledge TraNslation & GEneration NeTwork (CANN-NET), Calgary, Canada
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- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada ; CAnadian KidNey KNowledge TraNslation & GEneration NeTwork (CANN-NET), Calgary, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada ; CAnadian KidNey KNowledge TraNslation & GEneration NeTwork (CANN-NET), Calgary, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada ; CAnadian KidNey KNowledge TraNslation & GEneration NeTwork (CANN-NET), Calgary, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada ; CAnadian KidNey KNowledge TraNslation & GEneration NeTwork (CANN-NET), Calgary, Canada
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Yee J. Resolved: the case for CKD clinics. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2014; 21:327-30. [PMID: 24969381 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2014.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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García-Llana H, Remor E, del Peso G, Celadilla O, Selgas R. Motivational Interviewing Promotes Adherence and Improves Wellbeing in Pre-Dialysis Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2013; 21:103-15. [DOI: 10.1007/s10880-013-9383-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Maffei S, Savoldi S, Triolo G. When should commence dialysis: focusing on the predialysis condition. Nephrourol Mon 2013; 5:723-7. [PMID: 23841033 PMCID: PMC3703128 DOI: 10.5812/numonthly.5435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 07/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as defined by the NFK-KDOQI (the national kidney foundation kidney disease outcomes quality initiative) guidelines, is a glomerular filtration rate less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or the presence of microalbuminuria. CKD is increasing worldwide, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. There is general agreement on the importance of an early referral to a nephrologist and predialysis educational programs. Establishing the protocol for an early approach may assist in preventing the progression, and the most common complications of renal disease. Predialysis education helps patients in order to choose a renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation) and improve their quality of life. Furthermore, adequate predialysis care allows the nephrologist to promptly prepare for vascular or peritoneal treatment. Regrettably, patients are often referred to the nephrologist when renal failure is already fall in the advanced stage. This is caused primarily by non-nephrologists failing to identify patients at risk for imminent renal failure. Furthermore, they may be defining the patient’s degree of renal failure according to the KDOQI classification. To further complicate matters, the serum creatinine alone does not provide an adequate estimate of renal function; however, both the MDRD (the modification of diet in renal disease) equation and the Cockcroft-Gault formula permit the more reliable and accurate estimation of the all-important glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Using the MDRD equation, the KDOQI guidelines recommend referral when GFR is less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2. Late nephrology referral is an independent risk factor for early death while on dialysis; it is also associated with a more frequent use of temporary catheters, particularly in the elderly individuals. This subject underlines the importance of a multidisciplinary predialysis approach that may bring additional benefits – beyond referral to a nephrologist – including a reduced hospitalization period and a lower mortality rate. The KDOQI guidelines recommend evaluating the benefits and risks of starting renal replacement therapy when patients reach stage 5 (estimated GFR less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2), although the ideal period for initiation of the replacement therapy remained a source of debate.
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- Stefano Maffei
- SCDO Nephrology and Dialysis, C.T.O./Maria Adelaide Hospital, Turin, Italy
- Corresponding author: Stefano Maffei, SCDO Nephrology and Dialysis, C.T.O./Maria Adelaide Hospital, Via Zuretti 29-10126, Turin, Italy. Tel: +39-116933674, Fax: +39-116933672, E-mail:
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- SCDO Nephrology and Dialysis, C.T.O./Maria Adelaide Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Davis JS, Zuber K. Implementing patient education in the CKD clinic. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2013; 20:320-5. [PMID: 23809284 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2013.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2013] [Revised: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) encouraged education for Stage 4 CKD patients by reimbursing qualified providers for formal instruction. This marked the first time Medicare reimbursed for kidney disease education. Although the law lays out specific requirements, it leaves much of the structure and content of the instruction up to the providers. The CKD clinic staffed by advanced practitioners (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and/or clinical nurse specialists) provides a natural fit for patient education. Educated patients choose home modalities more frequently; more often start dialysis with a permanent vascular access; and generally score higher on tests measuring mood, mobility, and anxiety. However, sufficient research into the effects of CKD patient education is lacking.
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Factors associated with self-management by people undergoing hemodialysis: a descriptive study. Int J Nurs Stud 2013; 51:208-16. [PMID: 23768411 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2012] [Revised: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Improving the level of self-management by people undergoing hemodialysis is an effective way to reduce the incidence of mortality and complications and improve quality of life. A better understanding of what influences an individual's level of self-management can help nurses find appropriate ways to improve self-management. OBJECTIVES To examine self-management levels, and discuss the factors influencing self-management, in a sample of patients undergoing hemodialysis in Beijing. DESIGN A descriptive study design was chosen. SETTINGS AND METHODS A convenience sample of 216 patients undergoing hemodialysis was recruited from dialysis centers in three tertiary hospitals in Beijing from September 2010 to January 2011. Questionnaires were used to examine the variables: level of self-management; knowledge of hemodialysis; self-efficacy; anxiety and depression; and social support. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviations, while Spearman correlation, non-parametric Z and χ(2) and multiple linear regression were used for comparative purposes. RESULTS The number of returned questionnaires was 198 (91.67% response rate). The overall score of self-management was 56.01 (SD=10.75). The average item scores for each of the four self-management subscales were 3.02 for partnership, 2.98 for problem-solving skills, 2.74 for self-care and 2.47 for emotional management. Multiple linear regression analyses for overall self-management and the four subscales indicated that knowledge, self-efficacy, the availability of social support and depression were the main influencing factors which explained 34.1% of the variance of self-management. CONCLUSION The level of self-management by those undergoing hemodialysis in this study was less than ideal, varying from 'rare' to 'sometimes' for use of self-management behaviors. For the different subscales of self-management, partnership was the most used and emotional management the least used strategy. Patients' knowledge, self-efficacy, the availability of social support and depression were the main factors influencing self-management.
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An education and counseling program for chronic kidney disease: strategies to improve patient knowledge. Kidney Int Suppl (2011) 2013. [DOI: 10.1038/kisup.2013.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Rydell H, Krützen L, Simonsen O, Clyne N, Segelmark M. Excellent long time survival for Swedish patients starting home-hemodialysis with and without subsequent renal transplantations. Hemodial Int 2013; 17:523-31. [PMID: 23577698 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Survival for patients on dialysis is poor. Earlier reports have indicated that home-hemodialysis is associated with improved survival but most of the studies are old and report only short-time survival. The characteristics of patient populations are often incompletely described. In this study, we report long-term survival for patients starting home-hemodialysis as first treatment and estimate the impact on survival of age, comorbidity, decade of start of home-hemodialysis, sex, primary renal disease and subsequent renal transplantation. One hundred twenty-eight patients starting home-hemodialysis as first renal replacement therapy 1971-1998 in Lund were included. Data were collected from patient files, the Swedish Renal Registry and Swedish census. Survival analysis was made as intention-to-treat analysis (including survival after transplantation) and on-dialysis-treatment analysis with patients censored at the day of transplantation. Ten-, twenty- and thirty-year survival were 68%, 36% and 18%. Survival was significantly affected by comorbidity, age and what decade the patients started home-hemodialysis. For patients younger than 60 years and with no comorbidities, the corresponding figures were 75%, 47% and 23% and a subsequent renal transplantation did not significantly influence survival. Long-term survival for patients starting home-hemodialysis is good, and improves decade by decade. Survival is significantly affected by patient age and comorbidity, but the contribution of subsequent renal transplantation was not significant for younger patients without comorbidities.
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- Helena Rydell
- Department of Nephrology and Transplantation, Skane University Hospital; Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund
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Valle LDS, Souza VFD, Ribeiro AM. Estresse e ansiedade em pacientes renais crônicos submetidos à hemodiálise. ESTUDOS DE PSICOLOGIA (CAMPINAS) 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s0103-166x2013000100014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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A deficiência renal crônica é uma doença sistêmica que provoca a perda da autonomia do paciente, levando-o a limitações físicas, restrições laborais e também a perdas sociais. Pacientes com esse tipo de patologia geralmente são submetidos a sessões regulares de hemodiálise, um tratamento rigoroso e debilitante. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o nível de estresse e a ansiedade de pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise no Instituto do Rim de Natal, no estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizados dois instrumentos: Inventário de Sintomas para Stress para Adultos de Lipp e Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado. A amostra (n=100) apresentou homogeneidade em relação ao sexo, com média de idade de 46 anos e predominância de indivíduos casados, aposentados e com renda familiar baixa. Os resultados obtidos no primeiro instrumento revelaram que 71% dos pacientes encontravam-se estressados, dos quais 47% estavam na fase de resistência. Todos os pacientes entrevistados apresentaram ansiedade com níveis de moderado (66%) a severo (34%). Esses dados levam a descrever esse grupo de pacientes como altamente sujeitos ao estresse e à ansiedade.
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Chiou CP, Chung YC. Effectiveness of multimedia interactive patient education on knowledge, uncertainty and decision-making in patients with end-stage renal disease. J Clin Nurs 2011; 21:1223-31. [PMID: 21883569 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03793.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM This study tested the efficacy of a multimedia interactive DVD as an education tool for patients with end-stage renal disease in terms of enhancing patient knowledge and decision-making skills and decreasing uncertainty. BACKGROUND End-stage renal case numbers in Taiwan are growing by approximately 6000 new patients per year. Helping patients choose an optimal treatment method to maximise quality of life is an important healthcare issue for this patient population. DESIGN This study adopted a quasi-experimental design and focused on subjects being treated at one medical centre in southern Taiwan. The study divided subjects into experimental and control groups. METHODS The experimental group received three multimedia interactive DVD nursing-guided interventions. The control group received only normal hospital health education. The study gathered data using several scales addressing knowledge, uncertainty perception and decision regret. Scales were implemented immediately before and after the multimedia interactive DVD nursing guidance intervention and at four and eight weeks postintervention. This study used an independent t-test, chi-square test and repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS This study found significant improvements in the experimental group in terms of knowledge, pre-dialysis uncertainty and decision regret. Experimental group subjects scored particularly less in terms of decision regret than those in the control group. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study demonstrated the efficacy of the developed multimedia interactive DVD in significantly improving end-stage renal patient knowledge and reducing patient uncertainties and postdecision regret. Study findings can be used as a reference guide for clinical nursing education efforts in hospital and other healthcare settings.
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- Chou-Ping Chiou
- Department of Nursing, I-Shou University, Yan-chau Shiang, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan
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Effectiveness of Interactive Multimedia CD on Self-Care and Powerlessness in Hemodialysis Patients. J Nurs Res 2011; 19:102-11. [DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0b013e31821b0eff] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Farrington K, Warwick G. Renal Association Clinical Practice Guideline on planning, initiating and withdrawal of renal replacement therapy. Nephron Clin Pract 2011; 118 Suppl 1:c189-208. [PMID: 21555896 DOI: 10.1159/000328069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2009] [Accepted: 09/17/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Ken Farrington
- Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
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Fassett RG, Robertson IK, Mace R, Youl L, Challenor S, Bull R. Palliative care in end-stage kidney disease. Nephrology (Carlton) 2011; 16:4-12. [PMID: 21175971 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2010.01409.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Patients with end-stage kidney disease have significantly increased morbidity and mortality. While greater attention has been focused on advanced care planning, end-of-life decisions, conservative therapy and withdrawal from dialysis these must be supported by adequate palliative care incorporating symptom control. With the increase in the elderly, with their inherent comorbidities, accepted onto dialysis, patients, their nephrologists, families and multidisciplinary teams, are often faced with end-of-life decisions and the provision of palliative care. While dialysis may offer a better quality and quantity of life compared with conservative management, this may not always be the case; hence the patient is entitled to be well-informed of all options and potential outcomes before embarking on such therapy. They should be assured of adequate symptom control and palliative care whichever option is selected. No randomized controlled trials have been conducted in this area and only a small number of observational studies provide guidance; thus predicting which patients will have poor outcomes is problematic. Those undertaking dialysis may benefit from being fully aware of their choices between active and conservative treatment should their functional status seriously deteriorate and this should be shared with caregivers. This clarifies treatment pathways and reduces the ambiguity surrounding decision making. If conservative therapy or withdrawal from dialysis is chosen, each should be supported by palliative care. The objective of this review is to summarize published studies and evidence-based guidelines, core curricula, position statements, standards and tools in palliative care in end-stage kidney disease.
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- Robert G Fassett
- Renal Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia.
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Marrón B, Craver L, Remón C, Prieto M, Gutiérrez JM, Ortiz A. 'Reality and desire' in the care of advanced chronic kidney disease. NDT Plus 2010; 3:431-5. [PMID: 25984045 PMCID: PMC4421705 DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/sfq116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2010] [Accepted: 06/08/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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There is a long distance between the actual worldwide reality in advanced chronic kidney disease care and the desire of how these patients should be managed to decrease cardiovascular and general morbidity and mortality. Implementation of adequate infrastructures may improve clinical outcomes and increase the use of home renal replacement therapies (RRT). Current pitfalls should be addressed to optimise care: inadequate medical training for nephrological referral and RRT selection, late referral to nephrologists, inadequate patient education for choice of RRT modality, lack of multidisciplinary advanced kidney disease clinics and lack of programmed RRT initiation. These deficiencies generate unintended consequences, such as inequality of care and limitations in patient education and selection-choice for RRT technique with limited use of peritoneal dialysis. Multidisciplinary advanced kidney disease clinics may have a direct impact on patient survival, morbidity and quality of life. There is a common need to reduce health care costs and scenarios increasing PD incidence show better efficiency. The following proposals may help to improve the current situation: defining the scope of the problem, disseminating guidelines with specific targets and quality indicators, optimising medical speciality training, providing adequate patient education, specially through the use of general decision making tools that will allow patients to choose the best possible RRT in accordance with their values, preferences and medical advice, increasing planned dialysis starts and involving all stakeholders in the process.
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- Advanced CKD Care Unit , H. Universitario Arnau de Vilanova , Lleida , Spain
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- Advanced CKD Care Unit , H. Universitario Puerto Real , Cádiz , Spain
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- Advanced CKD Care Unit , H. de León , León , Spain
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- Advanced CKD Care Unit , H. Universitario Arnau de Vilanova , Lleida , Spain
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- Dialysis , IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz , Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Madrid , Spain
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Vilaplana JMG, Zampieron A, Craver L, Buja A. EVALUATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES FOLLOWING THE INTERVENTION ‘TEACHING GROUP’: STUDY ON PREDIALYSIS PATIENTS. J Ren Care 2009; 35:159-64. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2009.00113.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Research has shown that referral of patients in the stages of renal disease, to a Nephrologist has significant impact on the patients overall health and well-being. This article is a review of the literature discussing the key impact that late referral has on the patient. This will include looking at the preparation of the patient for dialysis-education and vascular access as well as discussing the modality choice for the patient. It will also address the longer-term impact such as patient survival on dialysis.
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- Nerys Brick
- Critical Care and Adult Nursing, Department of Nursing and Applied Clinical Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1QU, Kent, UK.
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Waterman AD, Browne T, Waterman BM, Gladstone EH, Hostetter T. Attitudes and behaviors of African Americans regarding early detection of kidney disease. Am J Kidney Dis 2008; 51:554-62. [PMID: 18371531 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2007.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2007] [Accepted: 12/12/2007] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an African American public health crisis. To inform interventions, the National Kidney Disease Education Program surveyed African Americans about their attitudes and behaviors regarding early detection of kidney disease and screening. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS 2,017 African Americans from 7 states (Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, and Tennessee) selected by using a random-digit dialing telephone survey (response rate, 42.4%). PREDICTORS Demographic, risk, knowledge, and behavior variables. OUTCOMES & MEASUREMENTS Perception of CKD as a top health concern, perceived risk of getting kidney disease, and accurate knowledge about CKD and its prevention. RESULTS Only 23.5% of African Americans were screened for kidney disease in the last year. Although almost half (43.7%) of African Americans had a CKD risk factor, only 2.8% reported that CKD was a top health concern. Almost half knew the correct definition of kidney disease (48.6%), but few knew a test to diagnose CKD (23.7%) or that African Americans were at greater risk of developing CKD (18.1%). African Americans who had diabetes (odds ratio [OR], 3.22; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.17 to 4.76), hypertension (OR, 1.78; 95% CI, 1.28 to 2.44), at least a bachelor's degree (OR, 1.77; 95% CI, 1.17 to 2.66), who had spoken with a medical professional (OR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.19 to 2.85) or their family (OR, 1.61; 95% CI, 1.11 to 2.38) about kidney disease, who knew that a family history of kidney disease is a risk factor (OR, 2.32; 95% CI, 1.08 to 5.0), and who had been tested for CKD in the last year (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.03 to 2.0) were more likely to correctly perceive themselves at increased risk. LIMITATIONS Respondents were primarily African American women from urban areas. CONCLUSIONS Most African Americans have poor knowledge about CKD, do not perceive it as an important health problem, and are not getting screened. To increase early detection of kidney disease through screenings, educational efforts linking kidney disease prevention to other diseases that are health priorities for African Americans are necessary.
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- Amy D Waterman
- Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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Martin-McDonald K, McCarthy A. ‘Marking’ the white terrain in indigenous health research: literature review. J Adv Nurs 2008; 61:126-33. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04438.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Thomas MC. The CARI guidelines. Prevention of progression of kidney disease: pre-dialysis education for patients with chronic kidney disease. Nephrology (Carlton) 2007; 12 Suppl 1:S46-8. [PMID: 17316280 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2006.00718.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Merlin C Thomas
- Baker Heart Research Institute, St. Kilda Road Central, PO Box 6492, Melbourne, VIC 8008, Australia.
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Boini S, Leplege A, Loos Ayav C, Français P, Ecosse E, Briançon S. [Measuring quality of life in end-stage renal disease. Transcultural adaptation and validation of the specific Kidney Disease Quality of Life questionnaire]. Nephrol Ther 2007; 3:372-83. [PMID: 17919640 DOI: 10.1016/j.nephro.2007.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2006] [Revised: 11/22/2006] [Accepted: 05/30/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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End-stage renal disease has an important impact on the patients' daily life, which can be measured by quality of life questionnaires. The objective of this work was to adapt the Kidney Disease Quality of Life questionnaire (KDQoL) into French and to determine its basic psychometric properties, i.e. validity and reliability. The KDQoL consisted of 8 generic dimensions and 11 specific dimensions. The questionnaire was translated several times independently, and then submitted to a committee of professionals. The study of the measurement properties was carried out near 68 dialysis patients. KDQoL is valid and reproducible, and has properties comparable to the original instrument: missing items proportion of 5.5%, limited floor and ceiling effects (except for 4 dimensions), Cronbach alpha coefficient varying from 0.64 to 0.92 (except for 2 dimensions), test-retest coefficient greater than 0.67 (except for 3 dimensions), and the items of KDQoL were better correlated with their dimension than with other dimensions (except for 2 dimensions). Correlations between the generic and the specific scores showed the absence of redundancies between specific and generic dimensions. Thus the French version has comparable properties to the original KDQoL. This questionnaire can be used to measure the quality of life of the dialysis patients. It constitutes a good tool in clinical research, allowing international comparisons.
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- Stéphanie Boini
- Service d'épidémiologie et évaluation cliniques, centre d'épidémiologie clinique, CIE6 Inserm, CHU de Nancy, EA 4003 Nancy université, hôpital Marin, 92, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, CO n(o) 34, 54035 Nancy cedex, France.
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Devins GM, Mendelssohn DC, Barré PE, Taub K, Binik YM. Predialysis psychoeducational intervention extends survival in CKD: a 20-year follow-up. Am J Kidney Dis 2006; 46:1088-98. [PMID: 16310575 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2005] [Accepted: 08/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Predialysis psychoeducational interventions increase patient knowledge about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its treatment and extend time to dialysis therapy without compromising physical well-being in the short run. The present research examines long-term survival after predialysis psychoeducational intervention. In addition, we examined whether survival differed because of early (ie, > or = 3 months) versus late referral to nephrology. METHODS We collected follow-up data for patients with CKD who participated in a multicenter randomized controlled trial of predialysis psychoeducational interventions in the mid-1980s. We gathered 20-year survival data from clinical records and databases. RESULTS Participants included 335 patients with CKD, including 172 patients randomly assigned to receive predialysis psychoeducational interventions (63.0% men; mean age, 50.8 years) and 163 patients assigned to usual care (62.1% men; mean age, 52.7 years). Two hundred forty-six patients (66.8%) died during the course of the study. Mean duration of follow-up was 8.5 +/- 7.23 (SD) years. Analyses were by intention to treat. Adjusting for age, general nonrenal health at inception, and time between identification and predialysis psychoeducational intervention or usual care, Cox proportional hazards multiple regression analyses indicated that median survival was 2.25 years longer after patients with CKD received predialysis psychoeducational interventions compared with usual care (chi-square-change [1] = 3.75; P = 0.053; hazard ratio, 1.32; 95% confidence interval, 1.0 to 1.74). Predialysis psychoeducational intervention recipients survived a median of 8.0 months longer than usual-care patients after the initiation of dialysis therapy (chi-square-change [1] = 4.39; P = 0.036; hazard ratio, 1.35; 95% confidence interval, 1.02 to 1.775). No significant survival advantage was evident for early referral to nephrology or the combination of early referral plus predialysis psychoeducational interventions. CONCLUSION Predialysis psychoeducational intervention is a safe and useful intervention that contributes valuably to multidisciplinary predialysis care.
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- Gerald M Devins
- Behavioral Sciences and Health Research Division, Toronto General Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
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Social support is a concept recognizing patients exist to varying degrees in networks through which they can receive and give aid, and in which they engage in interactions. Social support can be obtained from family, friends, coworkers, spiritual advisors, health care personnel, or members of one's community or neighborhood. Several studies have demonstrated that social support is associated with improved outcomes and improved survival in several chronic illnesses, including cancer and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The mechanism by which social support exerts its salutary effects are unknown, but practical aid in achieving compliance, better access to health care, improved psychosocial and nutritional status and immune function, and decreased levels of stress may all play key roles. Few data exist regarding social support in patients with ESRD and chronic renal insufficiency, but links between social support and depressive affect and quality of life have been established. Interventions that enhance social support in ESRD patients should be evaluated.
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- Samir S Patel
- Department of Medicine, Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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Individuals with renal failure experience many varied and complex alterations in their health status. As a consequence, rehabilitation is an important aspect of their care. However, until recently, rehabilitation has not been explicit in the published nephrology nursing literature. This paper addresses that deficit through an examination of Australian nephrology nursing competency standards for evidence of rehabilitation. Recent Australian research about rehabilitation nursing practice was used as a guiding definition of rehabilitation. A systematic examination of these documents revealed evidence of rehabilitative practices embedded in the nephrology nursing competency standards' domains of empowerment and clinical problem solving. These findings add support for the belief that rehabilitation is a philosophy that all nurses can apply in their practice.
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- Julie Pryor
- Rehabilitation Nursing Research & Development Unit, Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney & University of Western Sydney.
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Letterstål A, Sandström V, Olofsson P, Forsberg C. Postoperative mobilization of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Adv Nurs 2004; 48:560-8. [PMID: 15548246 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03244.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIM This paper reports on a study which aimed to evaluate the effects of structured written preoperative information on patients' postoperative psychological and physical wellbeing after surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). BACKGROUND The possible benefits of current booklets written by professionals on postoperative psychological and physical wellbeing in patients with AAA are unknown. Previous studies have shown that preoperative information has a favourable effect on both mood state and physical mobilization. METHOD Fifty-two patients admitted for elective repair of AAA were selected consecutively and randomized to receive only verbal (control group), or verbal and written information in booklet form (experimental group). The booklet contained procedural and sensory information about the disease and its treatment. Two questionnaires were used to establish whether the booklet had any effect on perceived health, psychological and physical wellbeing postoperatively. RESULTS The two groups were similar regarding their perceived health but differed significantly regarding psychological wellbeing pre- and postoperatively. Patients in the experimental group were significantly sadder both pre- and postoperatively compared with those in the control group. Both groups were similar in postoperative physical wellbeing. CONCLUSION This group of patients often has asymptomatic disease, with a short interval between diagnosis and major surgery. When patients receive an information booklet during this period, this seems to cause more worries than anticipated. Hence, a more supportive educational programme might benefit this patient group, both pre- and postoperatively.
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- Anna Letterstål
- Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Devins GM, Mendelssohn DC, Barré PE, Binik YM. Predialysis psychoeducational intervention and coping styles influence time to dialysis in chronic kidney disease. Am J Kidney Dis 2004; 42:693-703. [PMID: 14520619 DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(03)00835-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Consensus endorses predialysis intervention before the onset of end-stage renal disease. In a previous study, predialysis psychoeducational intervention (PPI) extended time to dialysis therapy by a median of 6 months. We undertook to replicate and extend this finding by examining hypothesized mechanisms. METHODS We used an inception-cohort, prospective, randomized, controlled trial with follow-up to evaluate an intervention that included an interactive 1-on-1 slide-supported educational session, a printed summary (booklet), and supportive telephone calls once every 3 weeks. Participants were sampled from 15 Canadian (tertiary care) nephrology units and included 297 patients with progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) expected to require renal replacement therapy (RRT) within 6 to 18 months. The main outcome was time to dialysis therapy (censored at 18 months if still awaiting RRT). RESULTS Time to dialysis therapy was significantly longer (median, 17.0 months) for the PPI group than the usual-care control group (median, 14.2 months; Cox's proportional hazards analysis, controlling for general nonrenal health, P < 0.001). Coping by avoidance of threat-related information (called blunting) was associated with shorter times to dialysis therapy (P < 0.032). A group x blunting interaction (P < 0.069) indicated: (1) time to dialysis therapy was shortened in the usual-care group, especially when patients coped by blunting; but (2) time to dialysis therapy was extended with PPI, even among patients who coped by blunting. Knowledge acquisition predicted time to dialysis therapy (r = 0.14; P < 0.013). Time to dialysis therapy was unrelated to depression or social support. CONCLUSION PPI extends time to dialysis therapy in patients with progressive CKD. The mechanism may involve the acquisition and implementation of illness-related knowledge. Routine follow-up also may be especially important when patients cope by avoiding threat-related information.
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Chronic illness is the number one health problem in the United States. As a consequence, health care professionals have assumed an increasingly important role in helping patients and families manage illness over an extended period of time. Familiarity with the evolution of chronic illness is needed to increase the effectiveness of these efforts. The concept of a trajectory provides a way for clinicians to gain a fuller understanding of the changing nature of chronic illness. The trajectory model has not yet been used to define the experience of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD is typically viewed as the static end point of chronic renal failure. The new paradigm suggests that the experience of ESRD continues to evolve from the time of diagnosis until death and that it follows a trajectory that can be described. This article represents the first attempt to delineate the ESRD illness trajectory, including the characteristics of each phase relative to the dimensions of life. The significance of the trajectory for clinical practice is discussed as well as the need for further research to validate and refine the model.
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- Anita Jablonski
- Michigan State University, College of Nursing, A211 Life Sciences, East Lansing, MI 48824-1317, USA.
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Yeoh HH, Tiquia HS, Abcar AC, Rasgon SA, Idroos ML, Daneshvari SF. Impact of Predialysis Care on Clinical Outcomes. Hemodial Int 2003; 7:338-41. [DOI: 10.1046/j.1492-7535.2003.00059.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Curtin RB, Becker B, Kimmel PL, Schatell D. An integrated approach to care for patients with chronic kidney disease. Semin Dial 2003; 16:399-402. [PMID: 12969395 DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-139x.2003.16082.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Although the Kidney Disease Outcomes and Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines serve to integrate the multiple stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), in practice, the treatment of kidney disease over its progressive course may be somewhat fragmented. Because the provision of integrated care across the stages of kidney disease, is likely to be advantageous for both patients and care providers, a conceptual framework which graphically depicts the complex and chronic nature of kidney disease may prove useful. The Life Options Rehabilitation Advisory Council (LORAC) proposes a cycle diagram to reflect the chronicity and complexity of kidney disease and to emphasize a holistic perception of kidney disease from its inception to the worst-case scenario outcome of kidney failure [corrected]. The kidney disease cycle conceptualization can serve as a patient teaching aid and as a reminder of the communication, collaboration, and cooperation that are required among primary care physicians and practitioners in each of the specialty areas that address the spectrum of kidney disease.
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- Roberta Braun Curtin
- Life Options Rehabilitation Program, Medical Education Institute, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin 53719, USA.
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Development of an education package for men with prostate cancer on hormonal manipulation therapy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s1361-9004(03)00042-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Frank A, Auslander GK, Weissgarten J. Quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease at various stages of the illness. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2003; 38:1-27. [PMID: 15022732 DOI: 10.1300/j010v38n02_01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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This study aimed to examine the quality of life of patients undergoing different types of treatment for End Stage Renal Disease at various points in the course of the disease. The theoretical model that guided the study was based on the work of Rolland (1987) and Wilson and Clearly (1995). Subjects were 72 patients at the largest nephrology center in Israel. Instruments included the SF-36 Health Survey (version 1.0) and Parfrey's health questionnaire for End Stage Renal Disease. The findings indicate that the negative effects of the disease on quality of life can be observed in the pre-dialysis stage, and that the strongest predictor of quality of life were patients' symptom reports, independent of objective indicators of their health state. Social workers play a key role in aiding patients and their families to adjust to the disease and its treatment prior to starting dialysis, and in bringing the importance of patients' subjective assessments to the attention of the treatment team.
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- Attalya Frank
- Nephrology Division, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel.
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Piccoli GB, Mezza E, Pacitti A, Iacuzzo C, Bechis F, Quaglia M, Anania P, Garofletti Y, Martino B, Peirano G, Aglì I, Jeantet A, Segoloni GP. Patient knowledge and interest on dialysis efficiency: a survey. Int J Artif Organs 2002; 25:129-35. [PMID: 11905514 DOI: 10.1177/039139880202500207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Therapeutic compliance is fundamental on dialysis; however following a therapy requires a prior understanding of it. Aim of the study was to assess the need and interest for information on dialysis efficiency and to prepare a dedicated teaching tool. METHODS 72 patients, on hemodialysis in two limited-care satellite units, were given a questionnaire testing knowledge and interest on dialysis efficiency. In a subsequent second phase, following patients' suggestions, a cartoon book was prepared and opinions recorded. RESULTS 63 patients' returned the questionnaire. 79.4% had basic knowledge on routine blood tests, 30.1% were aware of their specific meaning. All patients asked for further information, preferring books to other media. The book "Kt/V as cartoon" was distributed; 71.2% read it, 93% scored it as good-very good. In the Unit employing flexible dialysis schedules, 22/42 patients increased dialysis time. CONCLUSIONS Despite insufficient knowledge on dialysis efficiency, patient interest is high. An educational program is feasible and may also give practical results, such as self-increase in dialysis time.
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- G B Piccoli
- Cattedra di Nefrologia, University of Torino, Italy.
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Leeseberg Stamler L, Cole MM, Patrick LJ. Expanding the enablement framework and testing an evaluative instrument for diabetes patient education. J Adv Nurs 2001; 35:365-72. [PMID: 11489017 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01852.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Strategies to delay or prevent complications from diabetes include diabetes patient education. Diabetes educators seek to provide education that meets the needs of clients and influences positive health outcomes. AIMS (1) To expand prior research exploring an enablement framework for patient education by examining perceptions of patient education by persons with diabetes and (2) to test the mastery of stress instrument (MSI) as a potential evaluative instrument for patient education. METHOD Triangulated data collection with a convenience sample of adults taking diabetes education classes. Half the sample completed audio-taped semi-structured interviews pre, during and posteducation and all completed the MSI posteducation. Qualitative data were analysed using latent content analysis, descriptive statistics were completed. RESULTS Qualitative analysis revealed content categories similar to previous work with prenatal participants, supporting the enablement framework. Statistical analyses noted congruence with psychometric findings from development of MSI; secondary qualitative analyses revealed congruency between MSI scores and patient perceptions. CONCLUSIONS Mastery is an outcome congruent with the enablement framework for patient education across content areas. Mastery of stress instrument may be a instrument for identification of patients who are coping well with diabetes self-management, as well as those who are not and who require further nursing interventions.
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- L Leeseberg Stamler
- Collaborative BScN Program, Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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Cagney KA, Wu AW, Fink NE, Jenckes MW, Meyer KB, Bass EB, Powe NR. Formal literature review of quality-of-life instruments used in end-stage renal disease. Am J Kidney Dis 2000; 36:327-36. [PMID: 10922311 DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.2000.8982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Although quality-of-life assessment is an important complement to conventional clinical evaluation, there are limited opportunities for researchers in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) to examine evidence for a range of quality-of-life measures. To better understand how quality of life has been conceptualized, measured, and evaluated for ESRD, we conducted a structured literature review. Eligible articles were identified from a MEDLINE search, expert input, and review of references from eligible articles. A standardized instrument was created for article review and included type of measure, instrument development process, study sample characteristics, quality-of-life domains, and reliability and validity testing. From 436 citations, 78 articles were eligible for final review, and of those, 47 articles contained evidence of reliability or validity testing. Within this set, there were 113 uses of 53 different instruments: 82% were generic and 18% were disease specific. Only 32% defined quality of life. The most frequently assessed domains were depression (41%), social functioning (32%), positive affect (30%), and role functioning (27%). Testing was completed for test-retest reliability (20%), interrater reliability (13%), internal consistency (22%), content validity (24%), construct validity (41%), criterion validity (55%), and responsiveness (59%). Few articles measuring quality of life in ESRD defined quality-of-life domains or adequately described instrument development and testing. Generic measures, such as the Sickness Impact Profile, and disease-specific measures, such as the Kidney Disease Questionnaire, had been tested more thoroughly than others. Standardized reporting and more rigorous testing could help researchers make informed choices about instruments that would best serve their own and their patients' needs.
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- K A Cagney
- Department of Health Studies, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Klang B, Björvell H, Clyne N. Predialysis education helps patients choose dialysis modality and increases disease-specific knowledge. J Adv Nurs 1999; 29:869-76. [PMID: 10215978 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1999.00957.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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UNLABELLED The aims of this study were first, to evaluate the effects of a patient-education programme for a group of 28 uraemic patients (the Experimental (EG) group) with regard to their knowledge and perceived amount of information and to relate these effects to their sense of coherence and secondly, to study the patients' perception of their dialysis treatment. The results were compared with a comparison group (the Companion (CG) group, n = 28) which had received routine information only. The education programme seemed to have covered what the EG wanted to know. Significantly more patients in the EG group stated that they had acquired sufficient knowledge to enable them to participate in choosing dialysis modality compared with the CG group. The EG patients were significantly more informed in the post-educational evaluation compared with the pre-educational evaluation. In the EG, there was a significant relationship between the scores for knowledge and perceived amount of information. Men and younger patients perceived that they had received a greater amount of information than women and older patients. After having started dialysis treatment, there were no differences in the scores for knowledge and information between the EG and the CG. This indicates that other sources of knowledge and information were available to the CG patients. There was no significant correlation between the score of the Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale and the knowledge and information scores. Kidney transplantation, progression of renal failure, other patients' experiences of dialysis, dependence - independence, present and future wellbeing, how to cope with physical and psycho-social demands and continuity in their contacts with doctors and other health professionals were predominant concerns for the two groups of patients. CONCLUSION the predialysis group education programme enabled patients to choose dialysis modality to achieve an understanding of their illness and its treatment. It also provided the possibility of informal support by fellow patients and health professionals. The study emphasizes the special needs of elderly patients and we recommend that education programmes are tailored to their requirements.
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- B Klang
- Utveklingsavd, Danderyds Hospital, Sweden
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