| Theme | Pediatric end-stage kidney disease -- management of transition | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Support to encourage psychosocial development of children with chronic kidney disease | |
| Publish Date | 2018/08 | |
| Author | Ayumi Tasaki | Faculty of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University / Certified Nurse Specialist in Child Health Nursing |
| [ Summary ] | Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a lifelong disease. Children with CKD continue to grow and develop; therefore, it is important to care for developmental growth along with psychosocial development, which is often overlooked. Medical staff, families, school teachers, and school nurses must support children with CKD to accomplish psychosocial developmental tasks and help them gain self-esteem, with an understanding of modern social background. | |