Curtis Cheryl, Yee Berne
Southwest Kidney Institute, USA.
Nephrol News Issues. 2005 Jan;19(2):53-4.
Chronic kidney disease patients are complex, and usually have multiple comorbid conditions. It is evident that a CKD clinic can improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. It is widely recognized that education, patient empowerment, early recognition of the disease, and appropriate and timely interventions in patients with CKD can positively influence the clinical outcomes in this population. So why is it so difficult to deliver CKD care?
慢性肾脏病患者情况复杂,通常伴有多种合并症。显然,慢性肾脏病诊所可以改善临床结局并提高患者满意度。人们普遍认识到,对慢性肾脏病患者进行教育、增强患者自主权、早期识别疾病以及进行适当及时的干预,可对这一人群的临床结局产生积极影响。那么,为何提供慢性肾脏病护理如此困难呢?