Symptom experience in non ‐dialysis‐dependent chronic kidney disease: A qualitative descriptive study

ConclusionsThis study suggests that patients with CKD stages 4 and 5 may have a high symptom burden. The finding that patients did not routinely report their symptoms emphasises a need for clinicians to incorporate symptom assessment into routine clinical consultations.

Source: Journal of Renal Care - June 1, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Karen Pugh ‐Clarke, Sue Cheryl Read, Julius Sim Tags: Original Research Source Type: research