Use of hand‐to‐hand measurements for body composition monitoring in patients with inaccessible or amputated feet
ConclusionThe agreement between H‐H and H‐F measurements was close enough to encourage us to use H‐H measurements in patients with inaccessible or amputated feet. Prior to amputation, height and weight are recorded. Target weight (TW) reductions are made gradually when close to normal hydration. Clinically, changes based on H‐H measurements appear to be as appropriate as those using H‐F. The desired hydration at TW can be established and then TW adjusted to maintain this hydration as the flesh weight fluctuates. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 15, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: David F. Keane, Elizabeth Lindley Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Dialysis services for tourists to the veneto region: a qualitative study
ConclusionsTourist dialysis centres are necessary to make the right to freedom of movement for patients with ESKD a reality. The findings suggest that communicating and coordinating high‐quality care across borders in the EU may be facilitated by increased standardisation of norms and documents for continuity of care, such as care plans and discharge summaries. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 15, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Katharine Footman, Silva Mitrio, Dario Zanon, Ketevan Glonti, Isabelle Risso‐Gill, Martin McKee, Cécile Knai Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Biosimilar esas: a comparative review
ConclusionBiosimilar products, such as epoetin zeta, may offer a range of features to patients, nurses and physicians, such as greater flexibility over dose and route of administration, in addition to greater access to biological medicines through cost savings.
Application to PracticeRenal nurses play a significant role in the management of patients with kidney disease and anaemia, not only having an important role in the delivery of medicine but also in the education of patients. This review discusses some of the practical aspects associated with the use of biosimilar medicines to assist nurses in making informed decision...
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Paul Wilson, Cheryl Wood Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The experience of the long‐term doctor–patient relationship in consultant nephrologists
ConclusionParticipants had difficulty in defining their role as doctors, discussing themselves as being more than a doctor and comparing themselves with other medical specialties to help them define their identity. Although participants enjoyed forming long‐term relationships with patients and the closeness this involved, they discussed the acute scenarios of saving lives as the most rewarding aspect of their job and used coping mechanisms that enabled them to remain detached in the relationship. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hannah M. Pooley, Julie Highfield, Adrian Neal Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The role of aldosterone antagonism agents in diabetic kidney disease
ConclusionAldosterone antagonism may represent a safe and effective complimentary therapy to the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition, or angiotensin receptor blockade, for slowing the progression of diabetic kidney disease. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Eric Wombwell, Andrew Naglich Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Forthcoming papers
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - August 15, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Forthcoming Paper Source Type: research
Editorial
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - August 15, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nicola Thomas Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
The renal patient support group: supporting patients with chronic kidney disease through social media
ConclusionThe RPSG continues to expand and invites health professionals to gain opportunities provided by social media networks to improve the health of their patients by facilitating and getting involved in ‘real’ discussions. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - July 28, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shahid Muhammad, Michelle Allan, Filson Ali, Magda Bonacina, Meshia Adams Tags: Patient Perspective Source Type: research
Fertility preservation in paediatric nephrology: results of a physician survey
ConclusionThe survey showed that FP practice in the United States is widespread among nephrologists. Lack of referral networks is a notable barrier for nephrologists. Perceived adherence to dose limits may be problematic given the variable dosing regimens utilised. This is due to the risk of unintended overdose in large adolescents dosed in mg/kg whose cumulative dose exceeds gonadotoxic limits in g/m2. This paper has implications for nephrology care providers and other specialists who utilise CPO, generalists who care for these patients and oncologists with extant FP referral networks. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - July 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Steven D. Miller, Yimei Li, Kevin E.C. Meyers, Arthur Caplan, Victoria A. Miller, Jill P. Ginsberg Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Intra‐dialytic exercise training: a pragmatic approach
SUMMARY
This continuing education paper outlines the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and evaluate a pragmatic approach to intra‐dialytic exercise training.Aim: The aim of this continuing education article is to enable the nephrology multi‐disciplinary team (MDT) to plan, implement and evaluate the provision of intra‐dialytic exercise training for patients receiving haemodialysis therapy.LEARNING OUTCOMES: After reading this article the reader should be able to:
Appreciate the level of evidence base for the clinical effectiveness of renal exercise rehabilitation and locate credible sources of researc...
Source: Journal of Renal Care - June 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sharlene A. Greenwood, Patrick Naish, Rachel Clark, Ellen O'Connor, Victoria A. Pursey, Iain C. Macdougall, Thomas H. Mercer, Pelagia Koufaki Tags: CONTINUING EDUCATION Source Type: research
Aggression on haemodialysis units: a mixed method study
ConclusionThis study demonstrates that aggression is a significant problem on haemodialysis units, with verbal aggression most prevalent. The temporal patterns to aggression observed are related to the uniqueness of the haemodialysis setting, with a distinctly different treatment environment compared with other healthcare settings. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - June 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Julia Jones, Henk Nijman, Jamie Ross, Neil Ashman, Patrick Callaghan Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
An error taxonomy system for analysis of haemodialysis incidents
ConclusionsThis error taxonomy system is able to investigate incidents and adverse events occurring in the dialysis setting but is also able to estimate safety‐related status of an organisation, such as reporting culture. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - June 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Xiuzhu Gu, Kenji Itoh, Satoshi Suzuki Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effects of live saxophone music on physiological parameters, pain, mood and itching levels in patients undergoing haemodialysis
ConclusionLive saxophone music could be introduced to improve clinical and quality‐of‐life measures in patients undergoing haemodialysis. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - June 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Francesco Burrai, Valentina Micheluzzi, Maria Pia Zito, Giurdanella Pietro, Davide Sisti Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Treatment resistant gastric antral vascular ectasia in a patient undergoing haemodialysis
We report the first documented case of a 52‐year‐old patient on haemodialysis with GAVE refractory to repeated endoscopic argon plasma coagulation (APC) therapy and highlight the difficulties in its management. We recognise the need for further studies to investigate the optimal management of this condition and suggest alternative treatment strategies to be considered in patients with APC refractory GAVE, such as endoscopic band ligation and changing dialysis modality. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - June 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yeri Ahn, Tom Kai Ming Wang, Joanna Dunlop Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Forthcoming papers
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - May 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Forthcoming Papers Source Type: research
