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Effects of an ice roller on chronic kidney disease‐associated pruritus in patients receiving haemodialysis J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Jong‐Ni Lin, Chiu‐Feng Chen, Chih‐Yuan Huang, Feng‐Min Lai, Chi‐Jane Wang
BackgroundChronic kidney disease‐associated pruritus is a distressing symptom and has a far‐reaching impact on patients' sleep and quality of life for most patients receiving haemodialysis. Traditional therapies have limited effectiveness.ObjectivesThis study aimed to invent a self‐operated ice roller and evaluate its efficacy in relieving pruritus, sleep quality, and quality of life.DesignThis study
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The futility of post‐haemodialysis blood glucose levels: A retrospective cohort study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Jing Zhang, Richard K. Le Leu, Qunyan Xu, Paul Bennett
BackgroundFrequent blood glucose tests are performed for people with diabetes receiving haemodialysis.ObjectivesTo determine the rate of out‐of‐range post‐haemodialysis blood glucose levels that are clinically acted upon, the intervention and outcome of each intervention, and the associations between post‐haemodialysis blood glucose levels and relevant clinical predictors.Design12‐month retrospective
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Educational interventions and identification of risk factors to prevent and reduce peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis: A scoping review J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Elena Fernàndez Labadía, Olga Masot, Lorena Lourdes Tejero Vidal, Tejero Botigué, Sara Bielsa-Gracia
Peritonitis is a common and serious complication of peritoneal dialysis and is one of the main causes of peritoneal dialysis technique failure and long-term hemodialysis conversion.
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The identification and management of depression in UK Kidney Care: Results from the Mood Maps Study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Joseph Chilcot, Christina J. Pearce, Natalie Hall, Amanda D. Busby, Janine Hawkins, Balvinder Vraitch, Mandy Rathjen, Alexander Hamilton, Amanda Bevin, Lucy Mackintosh, Joanna L. Hudson, David Wellsted, Julia Jones, Shivani Sharma, Sam Norton, Paula Ormandy, Nick Palmer, Ken Farrington
Depression is common in people with chronic kidney disease, yet little is known about how depression is identified and managed as part of routine kidney care.
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Improving self-management behaviour through a digital lifestyle intervention: An internal pilot study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Courtney J. Lightfoot, Thomas J. Wilkinson, Noemi Vadaszy, Matthew P. M. Graham-Brown, Melanie J. Davies, Thomas Yates, Alice C. Smith
Self-management is a key component of successful chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. Here, we present the findings from the internal pilot of a multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) aimed to test the effect of a digital self-management programme (‘My Kidneys & Me’ (MK&M)).
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Identifying experiences of supportive care of children and young people affected by kidney failure: A qualitative systematic review J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 C. Paterson, M. Turner, M.-E. Hooper, E. Ladbrook, L. Macauley, A. McKie
Children and young people affected by kidney failure experience complexities in their care. Little is known about the unique needs of this young patient population group living with a long-term condition.
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Nephrology nurses' perspectives working with patients experiencing needle-related distress J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Emily Duncanson, Richard K. Le Leu, Anna Chur-Hansen, Tahlia Masotti, Kathryn L. Collins, Anne L. J. Burke, Luke P. Macauley, Stephen McDonald, Shilpanjali Jesudason
A key skill of nephrology nursing is cannulation of patients receiving haemodialysis. Traumatic and unsuccessful cannulation experiences, particularly in the initial weeks of haemodialysis, may contribute to the onset of needle distress for patients.
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A life-changing process when living with chronic kidney disease: A qualitative study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Christina E. Frandsen, Hans Dieperink, Bettina Trettin, Hanne Agerskov
Patients with chronic kidney disease and their family members experience a number of lifestyle changes caused by the illness. The value of advance care planning includes understanding health status and options for future care, communication between close family members, and identification of wishes and preferences for care and treatment in relation to family and everyday life.
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Perceptions of haemodialysis nurses regarding patients' and families' loss and grief J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-17 Jette Marcussen, Rikke Madsen, Ann Bonner, Hanne Agerskov
The experience of loss and grief in patients' lives with life-long treatment in haemodialysis, and in their families' lives is a major cause of mental health problems. In practice, nurses often describe a lack of time and limited knowledge of how to provide nursing care in situations of loss and grief, thus finding out from nurses' perspectives of what competencies they need to provide care would be
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Measures of treatment burden in dialysis: A scoping review J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Emma Caton, Shivani Sharma, Enric Vilar, Ken Farrington
Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients with advanced kidney failure, but it is extremely burdensome. Despite this, there are very few tools available to assess treatment burden within the dialysis population.
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Impact of chronic kidney disease on everyday life: A descriptive qualitative study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 Harith Eranga Yapa, Shirley Chambers, Louise Purtell, Ann Bonner
Living with chronic kidney disease is stressful as the disease and its treatments impact on everyday physical, psychological, and social activities. As this disease has a long trajectory, it is important to understand everyday life experiences of those at different points along this trajectory.
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Bioimpedance analysis in patients with chronic kidney disease J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Sintra Eyre, Jenny Stenberg, Ola Wallengren, David Keane, Carla M. Avesani, Ingvar Bosaeus, Naomi Clyne, Olof Heimbürger, Ainhoa Indurain, Ann-Cathrine Johansson, Bengt Lindholm, Fernando Seoane, Mia Trondsen
INTRODUCTION In recent years the use of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) for assessment of fluid status as well as body composition as a mean to assess nutritional status in CKD has increased. The interest in the method is due to the associations between fluid overload and cardiovascular disease, and between fluid overload and malnutrition, both of which contribute to an increased risk of morbidity and
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Feasibility of the McIntyre audit tool for haemodialysis nurses J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 David McIntyre, Amanda McGuire, Ann Bonner
Nurse-sensitive indicators (NSI) assess the quality of nursing care provided to patients. These indicators assess the structures (supportive measures), processes (nursing actions) and outcomes of care. The McIntyre Audit Tool (MAT) was developed to measure haemodialysis NSIs.
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Correction to “A Multi-Centre, Randomised Trial to Assess Whether Increased Dietary Fibre Intake (Using a Fibre Supplement or High-Fibre Foods) Produces Healthy Bowel Performance and Reduces Laxative Requirement in Free Living Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis” J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-21
In the section: observation (STAGE 1); A patient-held record was developed to facilitate the process, designed to complement the information they routinely record (Appendix 1). Appendix 1 was not attached. We apologize for this error. J Ren Care 2014 Sep;40(3):157-63. Debbie Sutton1, Susan Ovington2, Barbara Engel3, https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.12056.
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Exploring the factors affecting home dialysis patients' participation in telehealth-assisted home visits: A mixed-methods study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-12 Ginger Chu, Carla Silva, Kelly Adams, Bobby Chacko, John Attia, Nicole Nathan, Rhonda Wilson
Technology, such as telehealth, is increasingly used to support home dialysis patients. The challenges patients and carers face when home dialysis nursing visits are provided via telehealth have yet to be explored.
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Dietary app for patients with kidney disease: Qualitative evaluation of a prototype J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Louise Birk Suder, Per Ivarsen, Lisbeth Førrisdahl, Mette R. Christensen, Lise Streubel-Kristensen, Anni Sørensen, Jeanette Finderup
Individual dietary recommendations change as loss of kidney function progresses. Adopting these recommendations in everyday life poses major challenges for patients. Individualising dietary counselling is crucial to easy accessibility.
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Value of patient decision aids for shared decision-making in kidney failure J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Anita van Eck van der Sluijs, Sanne Vonk, Anna A. Bonenkamp, Karen Prantl, Aase T. Riemann, Brigit C. van Jaarsveld, Alferso C. Abrahams
It is unknown how often Dutch patient decision aids are used during kidney failure treatment modality education and what their impact is on shared decision-making.
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The phenomenon of urinary tract infection experienced by women with a kidney transplant J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Mette Marie Gad, Maiken Kildahl Rasmussen, Henriette Braüner Ladefoged, Lotte Løntoft Mathiesen, Jeanette Finderup
Urinary tract infection is the most common infection among people with a kidney transplant and increases the risk of graft rejection. Women have a higher risk. A literature search did not identify any description of the phenomenon of urinary tract infection experienced by women with a kidney transplant.
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Nephrology-tailored geriatric assessment as decision-making tool in kidney failure J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-08 Noeleen C. Berkhout-Byrne, Carlijn G. N. Voorend, Yvette Meuleman, Simon P. Mooijaart, Anja B. Reinders, Willem Jan W. Bos, Marjolijn Van Buren
Dialysis might not benefit all older patients with kidney failure, particularly those with multimorbid conditions and frailty. Patients' and healthcare professionals' awareness of the presence of geriatric impairments could improve outcomes by tailoring treatment plans and decisions for individual patients.
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Effectiveness of teach-back for chronic kidney disease patient education: A systematic review J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Hemamali M. H. Jagodage, Amanda McGuire, Charrlotte Seib, Ann Bonner
Education is an essential component in optimising chronic disease self-management. Teach-back is a robust approach in patient education, which is suitable for varying health literacy although its effectiveness in chronic kidney disease patient education is unknown.
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Perceptions of peritonitis risk, prevention, diagnosis and stigma: Findings from a mixed methods study with patients and relatives using peritoneal dialysis J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Jessica Baillie, Paul Gill, Molly Courtenay
Peritonitis is the main treatment-related complication of peritoneal dialysis and a primary concern for patients and their relatives. Therefore, understanding their perceptions of peritonitis is important.
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Relationships and dynamics in families with a child with a kidney transplant—A study of parents' everyday life experiences J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Hanne Agerskov, Helle C. Thiesson, Helen Schultz, Birthe D. Pedersen
Paediatric kidney transplantation is often the best choice of treatment for kidney failure with replacement therapy and represents an important change in the child's well-being. There are, however, still a number of challenges in addition to the parental role. The magnitude of intensive parental caregiving and support required by children with a kidney transplant could be disruptive to family relationships
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Nurse-led clinical activity in kidney transplantation care in Spain: A cross-sectional observational study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-12 Guillermo Pedreira-Robles, Paloma Garcimartín, Sonia Sevilla-Guerra, Anna Bach-Pascual, Marta García-Martínez, Victoria Morín-Fraile
To explore the presence of specialist outpatient nursing activity in care for kidney transplant recipients in Spain and to determine the level of competence development of this activity according to the Advanced Practice Nurse model.
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Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of home-based urinalysis for albumin-creatinine ratio with smartphone technology: A quality improvement project J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Nicola Thomas, Catriona Ewart, Carolyn Hill
Despite albumin-creatinine ratio (urine) testing being recommended for detection of chronic kidney disease among adults with diabetes, testing rates are suboptimal.
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Decision coaching for people with kidney failure: A case study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Louise Engelbrecht Buur, Hilary Louise Bekker, Caroline Løntoft Mathiesen, Lotte Timmerby Holm, Ida Riise, Jeanette Finderup, Dawn Stacey
Little is known about the usefulness of decision coaching for people with kidney failure facing decisions about end-of-life care.
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Approaches to the identification and management of depression in people living with chronic kidney disease: A scoping review of 860 papers J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-01-16 Christina J. Pearce, Natalie Hall, Joanna L. Hudson, Ken Farrington, Madeleine J. Ryan Tucker, David Wellsted, Julia Jones, Shivani Sharma, Sam Norton, Paula Ormandy, Nick Palmer, Anthony Quinnell, Lauren Fitzgerald, Sophie Griffiths, Joseph Chilcot
Depression is prevalent across the spectrum of Chronic Kidney Disease and associated with poorer outcomes. There is limited evidence regarding the most effective interventions and care pathways for depression in Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Effect of acupressure applied to L4 point on the severity of fistula needle pain in patients: A randomised control trial J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Banu Çevik, Gülay Turgay, Işılay Inanoğlu, Semiha Kaya, Cihat Burak Sayin
Patients usually feel pain when a needle is inserted into the fistula. This acute pain can be relieved by acupressure, which is a nonpharmacological application method.
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Prevention strategies of the risk of violence and aggression towards nurses in renal units J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Ilaria de Barbieri, Alessandra Buja, Helen Noble, Veronica Strini
Nursing, between healthcare professions, is the most at risk of violence and aggression. Most healthcare organizations rely on training as the primary strategy for the prevention of violence. Very little is known about the key factors for prevention against nurses: staff education, training and risk assessment.
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Live music during haemodialysis: A multiple methods randomised controlled pilot study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-04 Margrethe Langer Bro, Jeanette Finderup, Rineke Smilde, Pia Dreyer, Bibi Gram
Fatigue is an immense problem among patients undergoing haemodialysis and is associated with anxiety and depression. Live music used in different hospital settings has shown promising effects, but the feasibility and potential effectiveness of live music during haemodialysis are unknown.
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Retraining programme for older patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: A randomised controlled trial J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-04 Wai Yin Leung, Marques S. N. Ng, Anthony K. C. Hau, Winnie K. W. So
Peritonitis is a common cause of hospitalisation and death among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Periodic retraining is recommended to prevent peritonitis, especially in older adults.
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Development of a competency framework for the Assistant Wellbeing Practitioner (Renal) role J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-03 Paul Farrand, Alexander Hamilton, Sam Strickland
Many people with kidney disease experience comorbid mental health difficulties that result in worse physical health outcomes alongside greater personal, treatment and societal costs.
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Symptom perception and self-care practice for uraemic pruritus in patients receiving haemodialysis J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Chih-Yuan Huang, Ching-Ju Chen, Jong-Ni Lin, Ya-Yun Shih, Chiu-Feng Chen
Due to the recurrent nature of uraemic pruritus among patients receiving haemodialysis, self-care can offer patients a means to ameliorate this symptom. Qualitative data on self-care of uraemic pruritus are limited.
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A disease-targeted picture book for children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis: A quasi-experimental study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Yao Tang, Weiti Chen, Jingping Li, Yuqian Deng, Shibo Liu, Xia Zhou, Jianhui Xie, Chaohong Zhan, Xianhong Li
Children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis are frequently burdened with psychological problems besides disease treatment and adherence. Currently, there is a shortage of appropriate and effective educational materials to facilitate physical and psychological recovery.
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Patient involvement to maximise patient-centred benefit of medical technology for people living with kidney disease. J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Ellen M Castle,Kirsty Frearson,Jackie Ferguson,Akram El Gabry,David Coyle,Jonathan S Murray,David F Keane
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Preconditions that facilitate cannulation in arteriovenous fistula: A mixed-methods study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-17 Karin Staaf, Anders Fernström, Fredrik Uhlin
Nurses have a great responsibility in the daily care of arteriovenous fistulae, which entails the potential to affect patency. However, good cannulation technique involves more than placing a needle in the vessel and relies on different skills to facilitate needling.
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Nurses' and medical doctors' attitudes towards exercise for people with chronic kidney disease in Denmark J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-23 Stig Molsted, Paul N. Bennett, Ken Wilund, Karina Bruun, Amir H. Pakpour, Jacob Mesot Liljehult, Lisbet Brandi
Implementation of exercise training in people with kidney failure may be affected by clinicians' attitudes.
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Experiences of adults living with a kidney transplant—Effects on physical activity, physical function, and quality of life: A descriptive phenomenological study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-17 Joe Antoun, Daniel J. Brown, Beth G. Clarkson, Anthony I. Shepherd, Nicholas C. Sangala, Robert J. Lewis, Melitta A. McNarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Jo Corbett, Zoe L. Saynor
Although kidney transplantation is the best treatment for kidney failure, scarce research has examined its effects on physical activity, physical function and quality of life.
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Understanding the practice patterns of nephrology nurse practitioners in Australia J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-09 Ann Bonner, Bettina Douglas, Leanne Brown, Barbara Harvie, Anthony Lucas, Melinda Tomlins, Kerri Gillespie
Nurse practitioners (NP) have an expanded scope of practice beyond that of a registered nurse. In kidney care, nephrology NP can manage patients at various points along the chronic kidney disease (CKD) trajectory.
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What are the qualitative experiences of people affected by kidney failure receiving haemodialysis? J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-09-26 Amanda L. McKie, Murray Turner, Catherine Paterson
People affected by kidney failure receiving haemodialysis experience complexity within their health condition unlike any other chronic illness or condition. Kidney failure impacts the individual in all areas of their life including relationships and activities of daily living.
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Validation of the McIntyre Audit Tool to measure haemodialysis nurse sensitive indicators J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-08-16 David McIntyre, Ann Bonner, Amanda McGuire
Nurse sensitive indicators measure the quality of nursing care. Although there are some haemodialysis nurse sensitive indicators, there are currently no validated audit tools available to measure the indicators.
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The experience of transitioning into life-sustaining treatment: A systematic literature review J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Annica Sedin, Johan Isaksson, Harshida Patel
Being informed about treatment options for kidney failure and included in the related decision-making process can facilitate a smooth transition. Among patients with kidney failure the initiation of kidney failure replacement therapy is considered a traumatic event, causing physical and emotional distress and disrupting several aspects of one's social life. In order to ease the transition, health care
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Factors associated with readmission in chronic kidney disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-07-09 Jac Kee Low, Kimberley Crawford, Jerry Lai, Elizabeth Manias
Risk factors associated with all-cause hospital readmission are poorly characterised in patients with chronic kidney disease.
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Measurement and mobilisation of localised oedema in haemodialysis J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-07-03 Ryan Longley, David F. Keane
The presence of localised oedema can make measurement and removal of excess fluid in haemodialysis challenging.
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Correlations among lean tissue index, physical activity, clinical parameters, diet quality, and nutritional status in patients receiving haemodialyses J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-06-11 Ya-Hsin Hsiao, Chia-Hao Chang, Peir-Haur Hung, Tsuey-Yuan Huang
Poor diet quality and malnutrition accelerate protein and energy depletion. This can result in a diminished lean tissue index (LTI) and an inability to perform daily activities, both of which increase the risk of falls and affect the quality of life.
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A novel health behaviour intervention to promote adherence in kidney failure J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-31 Christopher M. Celano, Juliana Zambrano, Lauren Harnedy, Daniel Arroyo-Ariza, Alba Carrillo, Wei-Jean Chung, Christina N. Massey, Abraham Cohen-Bucay, Jeff C. Huffman
Health behaviour adherence is associated with improved survival in kidney failure (KF); however, most patients with KF do not adhere to one or more health behaviours. Existing health behaviour interventions have significant limitations and do not focus on psychological factors that are associated with adherence and health.
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Patients' perspectives of fluid management: A multicentre comparative study of home and incentre haemodialysis J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-30 Megan Glyde, Ed Sutherland, Louise Dye, Sandip Mitra, David Keane
There is increasing worldwide interest in person-centred care in haemodialysis and home haemodialysis (HHD). Intradialytic fluid management is a vital component of haemodialysis, and often a shared decision, yet patients' perspectives and experience of related decisions are largely unexplored.
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Psychosocial factors in patients with kidney failure and role for social worker: A secondary data audit J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-08 Micaella Sotera Hansen, Wubshet Tesfaye, Kamal Sud, Beena Sewlal, Bharati Mehta, Lukas Kairaitis, Surjit Tarafdar, Katrina Chau, Syed Tabish Razi Zaidi, Ronald Castelino
People with kidney failure face a multitude of psychosocial stressors that affect disease trajectory and health outcomes.
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Implementing a resistance training programme for patients on short daily haemodialysis: A feasibility study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-08 Heitor S. Ribeiro, Vinícius A. Cunha, Gustavo Í. Dourado, Marvery P. Duarte, Lucas S. Almeida, Victor M. Baião, Antônio J. Inda-Filho, João L. Viana, Otávio T. Nóbrega, Aparecido P. Ferreira
Kidney failure patients receiving haemodialysis experience protein-energy wasting, muscle mass loss and physical function impairment. Intradialytic exercise interventions seem to modify these features, but they are often not implemented as a clinical routine.
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The art of improving the haemodialysis experience. J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-06-01 Claire Carswell
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Effect of exercise on cognitive impairment in patients undergoing haemodialyses: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-26 Huan Liu, Yan Song, Danyan Zhao, Minqi Zhan
The influence of exercise on cognition in patients undergoing haemodialysis has been examined. However, evidence elucidating the effects in this patient group is scarce.
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Patient perspectives and experiences of remote consultations in people receiving kidney care: A scoping review J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-25 Catriona Ewart, Jyoti Baharani, Martin Wilkie, Nicola Thomas
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in a rapid and sometimes chaotic change in how clinical care was delivered for people living with kidney disease, with increased reliance on digital technologies and the introduction of remote services.
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Experiences of a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention for fatigue in patients receiving haemodialysis J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-25 Frances Waite, Joseph Chilcot, Rona Moss-Morris, Ken Farrington, Federica Picariello
A feasibility randomised-controlled trial found that a cognitive-behavioural therapy intervention for renal fatigue has the potential to reduce fatigue in patients receiving haemodialysis, but uptake was low.
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Violence and aggression prevention and management strategies in renal units: a survey after 10 years J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-24 Ilaria de Barbieri, Alessandra Buja, Helen Noble, Veronica Strini
Nursing is considered the healthcare profession at most risk of violence. Violence in the workplace is a complex construct difficult to manage and against health workers has implications for the entire health system. A limited number of studies have evaluated this phenomenon in renal units, and there has been little related work since Zampieron's study of 2010.
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Kidney health for all: Bridging the gap in kidney health education and literacy J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-10 Robyn G. Langham,Kamyar Kalantar‐Zadeh,Ann Bonner,Alessandro Balducci,Li‐Li Hsiao,Latha A. Kumaraswami,Paul Laffin,Vassilios Liakopoulos,Gamal Saadi,Ekamol Tantisattamo,Ifeoma Ulasi,Siu‐Fai Lui
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The needs of families who care for individuals with kidney failure on comprehensive conservative care: A qualitative systematic review J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 N. Ania-González, J. Martín-Martín, P. Amezqueta-Goñi, M. Vázquez-Calatayud
Integrating the family of patients with kidney failure on comprehensive conservative care could benefit patients, families, and the health care system. However, there is a knowledge gap in this phenomenon since no systematic review has focused on the families' needs who care for individuals with kidney failure on comprehensive conservative care.
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Exploring patients' experiences of the impact of dialysis therapies on quality of life and wellbeing J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Joe Antoun, Daniel J. Brown, Daniel J. W. Jones, Beth G. Clarkson, Anthony I. Shepherd, Nicholas C. Sangala, Robert J. Lewis, Melitta A. McNarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Laura Mason, Jo Corbett, Zoe L. Saynor
When people with chronic kidney disease reach kidney failure, renal replacement therapy is usually required to improve symptoms and maintain life. Although in-centre haemodialysis is most commonly used for this purpose, other forms of dialysis are available, including home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
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The use of haemodialysis plastic cannula in prevalent patients with kidney failure: A feasibility crossover randomised trial study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-02-04 Vicki Smith, Monica Schoch, Qunyan (Andie) Xu, Paul N. Bennett
Haemodialysis plastic cannulae have been limited to incident arterio-venous fistulae cannulation or in those who require a more flexible in situ access device. The feasibility of plastic cannulae in prevalent patients on haemodialysis has not been reported.
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Patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis' experiences of informational needs: A qualitative interview study J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Tina Thorborg, Per Ivarsen, Dorthe Johanne Lacroise, Astrid Overgaard Päevatalu, Camilla Bader Breer, Jeanette Finderup
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis is a rare chronic autoimmune organ- and life-threatening disease primarily affecting kidneys and lungs. The clinical symptoms of the disease vary considerably, and patients may display varied symptoms. Healthcare professionals believe that the patients are well informed about their disease and symptoms of relapse. However, some patients contact
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Parenting a child with a kidney transplant—A study of everyday life experiences J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Hanne Agerskov, Helle C. Thiesson, Birthe D. Pedersen
Kidney transplantation in children shows excellent long-term outcomes. However, parents feel responsible for ensuring that their child adheres to complex medical interventions. The dual role – as both parent and medical caregiver – gives rise to fatigue, stress, and emotional pain. Parental and family functioning are critically important to a child's disease course, development and well-being.
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Optimising health care for people living with chronic kidney disease: Health-professional perspectives J. Ren. Care (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2022-01-30 Karen Fildes, Anita Stefoska-Needham, Josie Atkinson, Kelly Lambert, Anna Lee, Debbie Pugh, Mikki Smyth, Rebecca Turner, Samantha Wallace, Jessica Nealon
People with chronic kidney disease are often multimorbid and have complex psychosocial needs. For health professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care to individuals and their carers living with this multifaceted disease, they are required to communicate complex information and problem solve in a multifactorial health and disease context.