| Theme | Reconsidering caring of 75 years of age or older dialysis patients | |
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| Title | Supporting the daily life of elderly patients on dialysis | |
| Publish Date | 2016/03 | |
| Author | Nadami Mimura | Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences, Showa University |
| Author | Kiiko Komatsuzaki | Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences, Showa University |
| [ Summary ] | Elderly patients who are on dialysis have decreased physical function. The physical function decline is caused by complications such as kidney disease and dialysis. The geriatric syndrome causes difficulties in their activity of daily living. Further, physical, mental, psychological, and social factors give rise to a frail state and inhibit the independence of the patients. They need assistance because of their frailty. We need to respect the elderly, give them their dignity, and discover their acquired skills and capabilities. Thus, we can improve their psychological, physical, and social status by taking advantage of these capabilities and skills. Care providers must be based on a personhood, and it is important that we try to understand the intention of the patients and discuss it with them. |
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