| Theme | Role of home support for elderly dialysis patients -- nursing and care giving | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Role of medical social workers for home care of elderly dialysis patients in regional medical networks | |
| Publish Date | 2013/03 | |
| Author | Ai Matsuura | Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
| Author | Miyuki Inoue | Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
| Author | Aiko Nigo | Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
| Author | Aki Hanafusa | Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
| Author | Yukiko Miyata | Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
| Author | Hiroka Owaki | Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | In recent years, the ageing of the dialysis patient population receiving in home medical care has become a serious object of study. Medical social workers play important roles to support these patients respecting the individual's rights of self-determination for patients and their families. Usually, these patients want to stay in their own homes while receiving medical care. However, in some cases they cannot obtain adequate in-home medical services because of restrictions, especially on patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. Medical social workers must recognize patients' needs and work to coordinate their efforts with relevant organizations. | |