Wilkinson H
Haemodialysis Unit, Hope Hospital, Salford.
EDTNA ERCA J. 1998 Jan-Mar;24(1):32-4.
Many individual with decreased renal function are reviewed in pre-dialysis outpatient clinic for a varying length of time. It is in the pre-dialysis stage that the physician informs the individual about their progressive kidney failure and of the eventual need for dialysis. Despite the length of time that the patient has prior to commencing a renal replacement programme the renal team attempt to prepare the patient for their impending treatment by providing adequate information and allowing them to explore their illness and their future. Research has shown that the more knowledge the patients have about their disease and subsequent treatment, the more they are able to participate in their own care and the better they feel, both mentally and physically. All the patients receiving pre-dialysis information in the last 6 months are included, 14 subjects were chosen at random to participate in the study. A standard information-giving service has now been developed within the renal service, based on the needs of the patients using the service.
许多肾功能下降的患者在透析前门诊接受了不同时长的检查。正是在透析前阶段，医生告知患者其进行性肾衰竭以及最终对透析的需求。尽管患者在开始肾脏替代治疗前还有一段时间，但肾脏治疗团队会通过提供充分信息并让他们了解自身病情和未来情况，试图让患者为即将到来的治疗做好准备。研究表明，患者对自身疾病和后续治疗了解得越多，就越能参与自身护理，身心感觉也越好。纳入了过去6个月内接受透析前信息的所有患者，随机选择14名受试者参与研究。基于使用该服务的患者需求，目前肾脏服务部门已开发出一种标准的信息提供服务。
