The current and future landscape of dialysis
The development of dialysis by early pioneers such as Willem Kolff and Belding Scribner set
in motion several dramatic changes in the epidemiology, economics and ethical frameworks …
in motion several dramatic changes in the epidemiology, economics and ethical frameworks …
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …
[HTML][HTML] Executive summary of the KDIGO Controversies Conference on Supportive Care in Chronic Kidney Disease: develo** a roadmap to improving quality care
Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a high burden of physical and
psychosocial symptoms, poor outcomes, and high costs of care. Current paradigms of care …
psychosocial symptoms, poor outcomes, and high costs of care. Current paradigms of care …
End-of-life care preferences and needs: perceptions of patients with chronic kidney disease
SN Davison - Clinical Journal of the American Society of …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Background and objectives: Despite high mortality rates, surprisingly little research has
been done to study chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients' preferences for end-of-life care …
been done to study chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients' preferences for end-of-life care …
Symptom burden, depression, and quality of life in chronic and end-stage kidney disease
K Abdel-Kader, ML Unruh… - Clinical Journal of the …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Background and objectives: While many patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have
impaired physical and psychologic well-being, less is known about these health domains in …
impaired physical and psychologic well-being, less is known about these health domains in …
[HTML][HTML] Managing the symptom burden associated with maintenance dialysis: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) …
Individuals with kidney failure undergoing maintenance dialysis frequently report a high
symptom burden that can interfere with functioning and diminish life satisfaction. Until …
symptom burden that can interfere with functioning and diminish life satisfaction. Until …
[HTML][HTML] A multicenter study comparing two numerical versions of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System in palliative care patients
SM Watanabe, C Nekolaichuk, C Beaumont… - Journal of pain and …, 2011 - Elsevier
CONTEXT: The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) is a widely used, self-
report symptom intensity tool for assessing nine common symptoms in palliative care, with …
report symptom intensity tool for assessing nine common symptoms in palliative care, with …
Symptom burden in chronic kidney disease: a review of recent literature
Background People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience multiple symptoms
due to both the disease and its treatment. However, these symptoms are often …
due to both the disease and its treatment. However, these symptoms are often …
Fatigue in patients receiving maintenance dialysis: a review of definitions, measures, and contributing factors
Fatigue is a debilitating symptom or side effect experienced by many patients on long-term
dialysis therapy. Fatigue has a considerable effect on patient health-related quality of life …
dialysis therapy. Fatigue has a considerable effect on patient health-related quality of life …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of pain and symptom burden on the health-related quality of life of hemodialysis patients
SN Davison, GS Jhangri - Journal of pain and symptom management, 2010 - Elsevier
CONTEXT: Dialysis patients experience tremendous symptom burden and substantial
impaired health-related quality of life (HRQL). OBJECTIVES: We determined the association …
impaired health-related quality of life (HRQL). OBJECTIVES: We determined the association …