Sex Selection Bias in Choosing a Dialysis Therapy

1984 ◽  
Vol 4 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 172-175
Author(s):  
H.J. Burton ◽  
P. Heidenheim ◽  
S.A. Kline ◽  
R.M. Lindsay ◽  
H. Bolley
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sex Selection ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Hemodialysis ◽  
Dialysis Therapy ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Current Selection ◽  
Baseline Demographic

This investigation has sought to determine reasons for the disproportionately higher number of females entering CAPD as opposed to home hemodialysis. A sample of 295 home dialysis patients, 97 women and 198 men, were compared in terms of modality of choice, baseline demographic characteristics, treatment outcome, and quality of life. The results indicate that there is no apparent rationale for the current selection basis.

Improving quality of life for dialysis patients through telecare

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl A Stroetmann ◽  
Peter Gruetzmacher ◽  
Veli N Stroetmann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Video Communication ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Service Support ◽  
Initial Results ◽  
Selection Of

Home dialysis can improve the care and quality of life for patients with renal failure. We have explored the possibility of extending home care to more patients needing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) using telemedicine. We tested videoconferencing support for five CAPD patients using low-cost ISDN equipment (128 kbit/s). Initial results indicated that it was possible to integrate video-communication into the daily routine of the clinic and the response from patients was surprisingly positive. Selection of appropriate, affordable technology and the ISDN service support by the telecommunications provider proved to be considerably more difficult than anticipated. The first indications also suggest medical advantages for home teledialysis.

The Family and Home Hemodialysis: Adolescents' Reactions to a Father on Home Dialysis

1981 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose H. Goldman ◽  
George L. Cohn ◽  
Robert E. Longnecker
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Family Interactions ◽  
Home Hemodialysis ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Role Changes ◽  
Developmental Problems ◽  
The Family ◽  
Psychic Numbing

Quality of life is the most controversial issue surrounding home hemodialysis. We examined how sixteen adolescents and their six families reacted to having a father on home hemodialysis, exploring the interplay between adolescent developmental conflicts and family stresses. Family members underwent role changes to adjust to alterations imposed by hemodialysis. Some adolescents helped relieve family stresses by taking an active role in dialysis. These eight adolescents developed greater self-esteem which enhanced identity growth and facilitated separation. Psychological responses were observed that resembled the “death guilt,” “psychic numbing,” and “invisible contamination” described in Hiroshima survivors. Adolescent developmental problems can be dwarfed by family conflicts around chronic illness and dialysis. Families adjusted to home hemodialysis showing new growth, managing with a barely workable arrangement, or adapting unsuccessfully. Understanding more about how home hemodialysis can influence family interactions can enable the medical staff to facilitate beneficial changes, and thereby improve the quality of life for patient and family.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life in Home Dialysis Patients Compared to In-Center Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna A. Bonenkamp ◽  
Anita van Eck van der Sluijs ◽  
Tiny Hoekstra ◽  
Marianne C. Verhaar ◽  
Frans J. van Ittersum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Impact of quality of life on the compliance in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 146-151
Author(s):  
Albatool Almousa ◽  
Fai Almarshud ◽  
Razan Almasuood ◽  
Marya Alyahya ◽  
Chandra Kalevaru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Dialysis Patients

scholarly journals Occupational groups and its physical and mental health correlates: results from the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajeswari Sambasivam ◽  
Anitha Jeyagurunathan ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Saleha Shafie ◽  
Sherilyn Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Self Report ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Disorder ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Physical Disorders

Abstract Purpose The physical and mental wellbeing of an individual is impacted by the type occupation one does. This study aims to establish the prevalence of mental and physical disorders, the association of occupational groups and health-related quality of life, and the extent of work-loss and work-cut back in past 30 days among the employed in the Singapore resident population. Methods Data from a population-based, epidemiological survey of a representative sample of Singapore citizens and permanent residents aged 18 years and above were used. Lifetime diagnosis of select mental disorders was established using the World Health Organization’s Composite International Diagnostic Interview version 3.0 (WHO-CIDI 3.0). Data on nicotine dependence, work productivity, quality of life and socio-demographics were obtained via self-report. Ten major occupational groups based on the Singapore Standard Occupational Classification were included in the analysis. Results The sample comprised 4021 employed individuals who were predominantly males (54.7%) and aged 35–49 years (35.4%). ‘Service and sales workers’ (22.6%), ‘Professionals’ (17.3%) and ‘Legislators, senior officials and managers’ (16.4%) were the three largest occupational groups. Socio-demographic characteristics differed significantly (p < 0.001) across all occupational groups. Lifetime prevalence of mood disorders among the employed was 8.4% and the most prevalent physical disorder was chronic pain (18.9%). No significant differences were observed in work productivity loss across the occupational groups. Conclusions The disparities in the socio-demographic characteristics and prevalence of mental and physical disorders across occupational categories provide policymakers with vital information to pilot effective interventions that can improve the psychosocial and physical conditions at work.

Can We Improve the Quality of Life for Dialysis Patients?

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 993-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan S. Kliger ◽  
Fredric O. Finkelstein
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dialysis Patients
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