The impact on quality of life of dialysis patients with renal insufficiency

Marta Dąbrowska-Bender, Grażyna Dykowska, Wioletta Żuk, Magdalena Milewska, Anna Staniszewska

Patient Preference and Adherence · 2018 · 142 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

In order to improve the functioning of hemodialysis patients in a manner most similar to healthy persons, the renal replacement therapy should consider patients' individual needs and expectations, ie, guarantee flexible hours of work or study and of receiving dialysis. In addition, patients treated with hemodialysis should receive psychological care, in particular those demonstrating emotional problems, in order to achieve better results in therapy and improve their QoL.

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