| Theme | Necessary kidney transplant knowledge for the dialysis staff, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Coping with end-stage renal failure in prospective transplant patients | |
| Publish Date | 2013/08 | |
| Author | Eriko Ueda | Department of Organ Transplantation, Osaka University Hospital |
| Author | Kuniko Hagiwara | Department of Organ Transplantation, Osaka University Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The number of renal transplants is increasing yearly. In addition, the number of pre-emptive renal transplantations is also increasing. Therefore, it is important to support decision-making by patients and their families when choosing medical treatments for end-stage renal failure. While the number of renal transplants is increasing, there is also the reality of recipients who must have become dialysis again. In order to maintain graft function longer, patients must receive pre-transplant education concerning daily living. In order for patients to make correct decisions, recipient transplant coordinators (RTC) must cooperate with the dialysis staff when these patients choose medical treatments for end-stage renal failure and dialysis re-introduction. | |