| Theme | Reconsidering caring of 75 years of age or older dialysis patients | |
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| Title | A research example of a late elderly couple who was on peritoneal dialysis -- My experience in supporting an elderly couple with home health care | |
| Publish Date | 2016/03 | |
| Author | Hiroko Mikami | Department of Nursing, Center for Kidney and Diabetic Diseases, Okayama Saisekai General Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | I saw a case where an elderly couple started the husband's undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) in his 80s, and continued PD as home health care for a long time. However, they needed support 10 years later, because of his decreased strength due to aging.Mbr />At first, we appointed a home nurse to administer a drip to him due to his lost appetite. Then, we organized a home doctor who managed his PD. The home health care was continued until his death. To support elderly patients on PD, it is important to understand their feelings and wishes by communicating with them and their families throughout, from the beginning of their visit to the outpatient department, till the end. |
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