Journal of clinical nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Group intervention to improve quality of life in haemodialysis patients.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of group intervention on depression, self-efficacy and quality of life in haemodialysis patients. ⋯ The present study was conducted with a group of outpatients, did not require expensive resources and was not time intensive, making it a viable therapy, clinically suitable for haemodialysis patients.
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Multicenter Study
Communication between patients with chronic kidney disease and nurses about managing pain in the acute hospital setting.
The aim of this paper is to examine communication between patients with chronic kidney disease and nurses about managing pain in the acute hospital setting. ⋯ Specific analgesic and non-pharmacological guidelines for patients with chronic kidney disease should be developed and made available in practice to facilitate effective pain management. Change champions of renal units are needed to support nurses in dedicating specified time for communicating with patients about managing pain.