| Theme |
Cancer control for dialysis patients |
| Title |
Cancer care and terminal care for dialysis patients |
| Author |
Sayuka Yamaguchi |
Department of Nursing, Dialysis Room, Masuko Memorial Hospital |
| Author |
Hisamitsu Sato |
Department of Nursing, Dialysis Room, Masuko Memorial Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
When a dialysis patient has been diagnosed with cancer, pain of all types increases. The patient has pain from dialysis treatment and cancer, as well as psychological pain. In order to alleviate pain, it is necessary to apply nursing psychology. Part of the role of a nurse in the dialysis unit is to arrange case conferences with a doctor at appropriate times.
Reduce the number of dialysis sessions. Reduce the dialysis time. Transition to peritoneal dialysis. We need to discuss mitigation measures for pain. |