Search for dissertations about: "Predialysis education"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Predialysis education.

  2. 1. Health-related quality of life and patient education in a group of uremic patients

    Author : Birgitta Klang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : chronic renal failure; coping; emotional slatus; functional status; health; health-related quality of life; nursing; patient education; predialysis patients; sense of coherence; support; uremic symptoms.;

    Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis was firstly, to describe a group of uremic patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) prior to and after having started dialysis and secondly, their HRQOL after participation in a patient education program given before dialysis treatment was started. Several questionnaires were used to collect data concerning disease specific symptoms, perceived health, functional and emotional status, sense of coherence, use of coping strategies, disease specific knowledge and perceived amount of information. READ MORE

  4. 2. Renal function decline and optimized planning for kidney replacement therapy

    Author : Ulrika Hahn Lundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) is an increasing health problem world-wide, and the prevalence increases with age. CKD is a life-threatening condition, with high risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Patients with advanced CKD often need Kidney Replacement Therapy, (KRT), this includes transplantation, dialysis or conservative care. READ MORE