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Abstract
Nephrology nurse practitioners (NNPs) play a critical role in providing kidney supportive care for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure. Their responsibilities focus on enhancing patient outcomes and improving quality of life. NNPs are instrumental in conducting comprehensive assessments to manage the complex medical, psychological, and social aspects of kidney disease. NNPs coordinate multidisciplinary care teams to ensure holistic treatment plans that address both symptoms and psychosocial support. This includes managing pain, anxiety, depression, and other distressing symptoms that can accompany the CKD diagnosis. NNPs are pivotal in advocacy efforts, while promoting policies that reduce health care disparities. They also contribute to the advancement of evidence-based practice through clinical research. Overall, NNPs are essential in delivering person-centered care that enhances both the complex clinical and emotional well-being of individuals with kidney disease.
期刊介绍：
The Nephrology Nursing Journal is a refereed clinical and scientific resource that provides current information on wide variety of subjects to facilitate the practice of professional nephrology nursing. Its purpose is to disseminate information on the latest advances in research, practice, and education to nephrology nurses to positively influence the quality of care they provide.
The Nephrology Nursing Journal is designed to meet the educational and information needs of nephrology nurses in a variety of roles at all levels of practice. It also serves as a source for nonnephrology nurses. Its content expands the knowledge base for nephrology nurses, stimulates professional growth, guides research-based practice, presents new technological developments, and provides a forum for review of critical issues promoting the advancement of nephrology nursing practice.
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