Self‐management programmes in stages 1–4 chronic kidney disease: a literature review
ConclusionThe effectiveness of self‐management programmes in CKD (Stages 1–4) cannot be conclusively ascertained, and further research is required. It is desirable that individuals with CKD are supported to effectively self‐manage day‐to‐day aspects of their health. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ann Bonner, Kathryn Havas, Clint Douglas, Thiwawan Thepha, Paul Bennett, Robyn Clark Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Thank you to reviewers
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - February 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Thank you to Reviewers Source Type: research
Forthcoming papers
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - February 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Forthcoming Papers Source Type: research
Erratum
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - February 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Psychosocial distress in patients with end‐stage kidney disease
SUMMARY
This is the first paper in a two‐part Continuing Education (CE) series focusing on psychosocial care of patients with end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD), which addresses a variety of psychological responses experienced by patients when adapting to the challenges posed by living with this long‐term condition. The second paper will examine further the issues of coping and adjustment to ESKD and the need for renal supportive care to ensure person‐centred holistic care is provided to patients. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - February 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ciara White, Harvey McDonnell Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
Chronic kidney disease and the ageing population
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - February 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Marcello Tonelli, Miguel Riella Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Symptom clusters in patients on dialysis and their association with quality‐of‐life outcomes
ConclusionThe strong associations between symptom clusters and depressive symptoms and the physical and mental domains of HRQOL should lead to an increased focus on symptom‐alleviating interventions. Additional research is warranted to determine whether treatment of symptom clusters rather than single symptoms will improve HRQOL. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - January 18, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Amin Amro, Bård Waldum, Toril Dammen, Christine Miaskowski, Ingrid Os Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Pathways to palliative care for patients with chronic kidney disease
ConclusionHealthcare professionals' beliefs, values and knowledge of palliative care influence their end‐of‐life care decisions. The influence of patient, family and clinicians involves negotiation and equivocation. Health professionals support the early discussion of end‐of‐life care in CKD at predialysis education to enable clearer decision making. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - January 18, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rosalind Bull, Loren Youl, Iain K. Robertson, Rose Mace, Sarah Challenor, Robert G. Fassett Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A longitudinal study of nutritional and inflammatory status in patients on dialysis
ConclusionSerum albumin had the strongest predictive value of all the pertinent parameters in the study. Thus, better conjugate clinical and laboratory measurements should be developed for patients on PD, as well as for those with a relatively low MIS. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Anastasia Markaki, Kalliopi Gkouskou, Emmanouel Ganotakis, Andrew Margioris, Eugene Daphnis Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Dealing with general medical complaints in a dialysis unit
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mohammed Mahdi Althaf, Mohamed Said Abdelsalam Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
‘skills for growing up’: supporting autonomy in young people with kidney disease
ConclusionsMaking the tool available online is important. The challenge for professionals is to move beyond the focus on medical management and to consider developmental tasks when coaching their patients into adulthood.
Application to PracticeThe Skills for Growing Up—Nephrology (SGU‐N) tool is a promising instrument for use by professionals in paediatric nephrology. Its use can help young people achieving autonomy and may contribute to their successful transition to adulthood and adult care. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jane N.T. Sattoe, Sander R. Hilberink, Mariëlle A.C. Peeters, AnneLoes van Staa Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A prospective study: inflammation, infection and comorbidity in patients on long‐term dialysis
ConclusionAge, CVD and CVA are predictors for mortality in patients on HD patients, but the presence of C. pneumoniae IgG and inflammation are not. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Türkay Akbaş, Lütfiye Mülazımoğlu, Burak Aksu, Emel Akoğlu Tags: Original research Source Type: research
European training and research in peritoneal dialysis: scientific objectives, training, implementation and impact of the programme
ConclusionIt is hoped that EuTRiPD can and will have a significant impact on socio‐economic and scientific aspects of PD. It is the aim for EuTRiPD to boost the uptake of PD throughout Europe by making PD the obvious choice for patients. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tom L. Foster, Evelina Ferrantelli, Tanja van Wier‐van der Schaaf, Robert H.J. Beelen Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research
Developing renal nurses' buttonhole cannulation skills using e‐learning
ConclusionThese findings support the use of e‐learning to teach clinical skills to RNs, and demonstrate the value of Partial Least Squares Analysis in determining influential learning factors. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ian R. Blackman, Trudi Mannix, Peter M. Sinclair Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Increasing the uptake of peritoneal dialysis in new zealand: a national survey
ConclusionEarly and frequent pre‐dialysis education encourages patients to choose PD and enables early identification and resolution of barriers to the uptake of PD. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 19, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rachael Claire Walker, Mark Roger Marshall Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
