| Theme | From the point of view of individualization and standardization -- New role of nursing and diversification of renal replacement therapy | |
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| Title | Practice and commitment to individualization in the peritoneal dialysis nursing | |
| Publish Date | 2014/03 | |
| Author | Ikuko Mitani | Department of Nursing, Artificial Dialysis Center, Seirei Fuji Hospital |
| Author | Koichi Uchida | Internist Nephrology, Seirei Fuji Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is excellent in terms of biocompatibility with dialysis. However, treatment may be difficult when residual renal functions are gone and bodily fluids are diminished. As a result, PD plus hemodialysis (HD) used in combination therapy may improve residual renal functions and quality of life (QOL). continued PD requires a strong will and sense of empowerment on the part of the patient. |
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