Background. Patients with chronic kidney disease have multiple comorbidities and require
complicated therapeutic regimens. The role of pharmacists caring for these patients has …

Background Hemodialysis patients face numerous physical and psychological stresses that
result in reduced health. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of an empowerment …

To determine the effects of educational instructions on hemodialysis patients′ knowledge
and quality of life (QOL), we studied 99 patients randomly assigned to control and …

Chronic renal failure is an irreversible progressive condition responsible for high morbidity
and mortality. Because it requires life-long treatment in the form of renal replacement …

Introduction and Aim: The assessment of self-esteem in hemodialysis people is becoming
increasingly important and necessary. Low self-esteem as a problem in patients undergoing …

Objectives: To assess health-related quality of life (QOL) among hemodialysis (HD) patients
attending HD units in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and to evaluate the effect of an educational …

Background: Pharmacy practice studies have been criticized for presenting poor intervention
description, which has serious implications when attempting to replicate interventions …

Background Hemodialysis (HD) patients commonly receive polypharmacy leading to
increased likelihood of drug related problems (DRPs) and poor quality of life. Medication …

Background End stage renal disease negatively affects the patients' quality of life. There are
different educational methods to help these patients. This study was performed to compare …

Background Adherence to treatment recommendations is challenging in hemodialysis (HD)
patients, yet it has been found to be extremely crucial in obtaining positive clinical and …