Forthcoming papers
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Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 19, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: FORTHCOMING PAPERS Source Type: research
The oral health status of patients with renal disease in central india: a preliminary study
ConclusionThis study provides evidence for greater periodontal disease amongst patients with renal disease as compared with healthy individuals. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 19, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vidhatri Tiwari, Vrinda Saxena, Ajay Bhambhal, Utkarsh Tiwari, Aishwarya Singh, Siddana Goud Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research
Challenges to advancing the evidence base for nephrology: the time is right for collaboration
(Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - November 19, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kathryn Watson, Donah Zachariah, Paul R. Kalra Tags: GUEST EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Linguistic validation of the 5d itching scale to arabic in patients with end‐stage kidney disease
ConclusionThe 5D‐IS was found to be a reliable tool for assessing itching in Arabic patients with uraemic pruritus. Due to its simplicity, this tool can easily be used by clinical staff to assess the severity of pruritus. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - October 24, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tahir Mehmood Khan, Ibrahim Al‐Haider, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Mohamed Azmi Hassali Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Patients' experience and perceptions of polypharmacy in chronic kidney disease and its impact on adherent behaviour
ConclusionsNon‐adherence with prescribed medicines in CKD is a complex phenomenon, which has implications for clinical outcomes and cost. Adherent behaviour may change over time. Further research in this field is needed. No single intervention is likely to enhance adherence for all and clinicians should consider a variety of options to improve adherence with prescribed medicines. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - October 8, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Gus McKillop, Jane Joy Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Validation of a screening instrument for the fear of injection in dialysis patients
ConclusionThe DFIQ appears to be a good predictor for the presence of FOI.
Application to PracticeNurses can use this validated screening instrument to detect FOI. The cut‐off score provides a good indication for psychological counselling. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Margo Mulder, Jeannie Op ‘t Hoog, Sylvia Buytene, Jolanda De Vries Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Do iron guidelines translate into good clinical practice for patients on haemodialysis?
ConclusionsIron guidelines are not translating into good clinical practice for patients on HD. This situation may be improved by updating the CARI guidelines (as has recently been carried out for haemoglobin targets), introduction of more consistent dosing protocols across hospitals and greater assessment of safe levels of cumulative iron and ferritin. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Margaret Morris, Marianne Snedeker, Gail Reed, Belinda Butcher, Jennifer Bradley Tags: Clinical Audit Source Type: research
Cultural relevance of the quality‐of‐life tools for people with kidney failure
ConclusionCultural adaptation of QOL tools needs to follow well‐established guidelines. The target population should be involved in establishing the cultural relevance of QOL tools. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Abdelbasit Ayoub, Katherine Nelson, Pamela Wood Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Forthcoming papers
(Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - August 16, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: FORTHCOMING PAPERS Source Type: research
Editorial
(Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - August 16, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nicola Thomas Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Iron deficiency anaemia in chronic kidney disease
ConclusionsWhilst iron supplementation is necessary for CKD patients with IDA, iron metabolism and utilisation can be affected by factors such as infection or inflammation. Iron is essential element for all life, it can be toxic to cells through the process of oxidative stress. The recommended tests for IDA may be affected by factors such as infection and inflammation. Alternative tests are available, which may be a more accurate indicator of IDA as they are not affected by external factors. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - August 3, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Iain Wittwer Tags: CONTINUING EDUCATION Source Type: research
Standardising Dialysate Potassium does not Increase Patient Risk
ConclusionsA standard potassium dialysate of 2 mmol/l may reduce intradialytic serum potassium shifts and may assist in standardising safer work practices. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - July 31, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kristoffer L. Abeleda, Paul N. Bennett, Cherene Ockerby Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Changes in waist circumference following haemodialysis: a brief report
ConclusionsAll of the traditional clinical indicators of body composition (WC, HC, WHR, body weight and BMI) were lower following HD. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - July 4, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Trisha L. Parsons, Rosemarié E. Rombough, Cheryl E. King‐VanVlack, Edwin B. Toffelmire Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Symptom burden in chronic kidney disease: a review of recent literature
ConclusionPeople with CKD experience a high symptom burden, although little is known about the burden for people with CKD Stage 4 and for those with CKD Stage 5 receiving peritoneal dialysis. This review recommends that a full range of symptoms be assessed for those at different stages of CKD. Improved understanding of the burden of symptoms can be used as the basis for treatment choices and for identifying priorities which are likely to contribute to a better quality of life and improve the quality of care. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - July 4, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hayfa Almutary, Ann Bonner, Clint Douglas Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Iron deficiency anaemia in chronic kidney disease: the first paper (expert level) in a series for the edtna/erca members' e‐library
ConclusionsWhilst iron supplementation is necessary for CKD patients with IDA, iron metabolism and utilisation can be affected by factors such as infection or inflammation. Iron is essential element for all life, it can be toxic to cells through the process of oxidative stress. The recommended tests for IDA may be affected by factors such as infection and inflammation. Alternative tests are available, which may be a more accurate indicator of IDA as they are not affected by external factors. (Source: Journal of Renal Care)
Source: Journal of Renal Care - June 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Iain Wittwer Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
