Chronic kidney disease in disadvantaged populations
(Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - February 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Continuing education: preparing patients to choose a renal replacement therapy
Conclusions and recommendations from these discussions that are particularly pertinent to nurses are presented in this paper.
ConclusionsThrough careful planning and smooth interdisciplinary cooperation, it is possible to implement an education and support programme that helps patients choose a form of RRT that is most suited to their needs. This may result in benefits in quality of life and clinical outcomes.
Application to PracticeThere are large differences between renal units in terms of resources available and the demographics of the catchment area. Therefore, nurses should carefully consider how best to adapt the adv...
Source: Journal of Renal Care - January 16, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tony Goovaerts, Corinne Bagnis Isnard, Carlo Crepaldi, Jessica Dean, Stefan Melander, Andrew Mooney, Mario Prieto‐Velasco, Carmen Trujillo, Roberto Zambon, Eva‐Lena Nilsson Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
Validation of a dietary intake tool for african‐american dialysis patients with low literacy
ConclusionThe RFF was found to be a valid dietary recall tool that is appropriate for patients with limited literacy. It was found to have acceptable reliability and validity when compared with a standard 24‐hour recall and has potential for use as a dietary intake and monitoring tool in patients undergoing dialysis. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 6, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Duffrin, Virginia G. Carraway‐Stage, Alexis Briley, Cynthia Christiano Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Experiences of recipients and living donors the first three days after kidney transplantation
ConclusionThe first three post‐operative days were characterised by different types of post‐operative discomfort and caring needs. Recipients and donors all experienced benefits from staying in the same room during hospitalisation. All patients in this study were related; this may have influenced their experiences, choices and opinions. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kathrine Hainer Bertelsen, Katrine Rasmussen, Mette Spliid Ludvigsen, Jeanette Finderup Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Advancing renal education: hybrid simulation, using simulated patients to enhance realism in haemodialysis education
ConclusionThrough the use of a simulated patient, hybrid simulation can improve the authenticity of renal simulation‐based education while simultaneously teaching and assessing technologically enframed caring. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kylie Dunbar‐Reid, Peter M. Sinclair, Denis Hudson Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research
Patients' adherence to aspects of haemodialysis regimens in tropical north queensland, australia
Conclusions and applications to practiceRenal services need to assist patients to adhere to their regimens. Initially, this service will examine strategies to maximise the likelihood of patients attending all of their dialysis sessions. Such an outcome will help to delay deterioration in the patients' health status, while minimising additional strain on the health service. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Wendy Smyth, Vicki Hartig, Megan Hayes, Valli Manickam Tags: Audit Source Type: research
‘my kidneys, my choice, decision aid’: supporting shared decision making
ConclusionsDevelopment of a new tool such as an ESKD decision aid requires vision, multidisciplinary input and ongoing implementation resources. This tool is being integrated into ANZ, ESKD education practice and is promoting the philosophy of shared decision making. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Debbie Fortnum, Tatiana Smolonogov, Rachael Walker, Luke Kairaitis, Debbie Pugh Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research
Validation of a dietary intake tool african‐american dialysis patients with low literacy
ConclusionThe RFF was found to be a valid dietary recall tool that is appropriate for patients with limited literacy. It was found to have acceptable reliability and validity when compared with a standard 24‐hour recall and has potential for use as a dietary intake and monitoring tool in patients undergoing dialysis. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Duffrin, Virginia G. Carraway‐Stage, Alexis Briley, Cynthia Christiano Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
How nurses' attitudes and actions can influence shared care
ConclusionInitiatives to enable patients with chronic illnesses to look after themselves have the potential to empower patients, aid recovery and save money. However, such initiatives can create tension between the carer identity of nurses and their role as trainers. To encourage haemodialysis patients to dialyse themselves, nurses need to: educate for broad understanding and empowerment; participate in patient‐led decision‐making about diet and lifestyle; and encourage shared decision‐making for medication and dialysis. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ian Davison, Sandra Cooke Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Lack of motivation: a new modifiable risk factor for peritonitis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis?
ConclusionLack of motivation predicted peritonitis particularly if associated with depression. Further studies are required focusing on specific motivation scoring schemes and the psychosocial support that might lead to better outcomes. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 20, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Klara Paudel, Girish Namagondlu, Nasreen Samad, Khadija McKitty, Stanley L. Fan Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
An appraisal of end‐of‐life care in persons with chronic kidney disease dying in hospital wards
ConclusionEnd‐of‐life care for patients with advanced chronic renal disease can be enhanced. There is significant variation in the recording of discussions regarding impending death and little preparation. There is poor recording of the patients' wishes regarding death. Those with declining functional status, including those frequently admitted to hospital require holistic assessment regarding end‐of‐life needs. More effective communication between the patient, family and multi‐professional team is required for patients who are dying and those caring for them. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 19, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Helen Noble, Joan Brown, Joanne Shields, Damian Fogarty, Peter A. Maxwell Tags: Audit Source Type: research
Forthcoming papers
(Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Forthcoming Paper Source Type: research
Development and psychometric testing of the self‐care agency scale for patients undergoing long‐term dialysis in turkey
ConclusionThe Self‐Care Agency Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for patients on long‐term dialysis. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Besey Ören, Nuray Enç Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Changing clinical practice by challenging our preconceptions of service users
(Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Andrew Morris, Clive Liles, Carolyn Roskell Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Developing an intervention to prevent acute kidney injury: using the plan, do, study, act (pdsa) service improvement approach
ConclusionsThe PDSA cycle offered a very useful framework to evaluate the current service delivery and to test and generate new ideas for the development of an AKI intervention. Our findings highlighted that the current service is limited and more robust research is needed. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jo Byrne, Gang Xu, Sue Carr Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research
