Dilantha Dharmagunawardene MD, Sanjeewa Kularatna PhD, Ureni Halahakone MHM, Louise Purtell PhD, Ann Bonner PhD, Helen G. Healy PhD, Sameera Senanayake PhD
{"title":"Health system related kidney supportive care interventions for adults with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review","authors":"Dilantha Dharmagunawardene MD, Sanjeewa Kularatna PhD, Ureni Halahakone MHM, Louise Purtell PhD, Ann Bonner PhD, Helen G. Healy PhD, Sameera Senanayake PhD","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12517","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jorc.12517","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Kidney failure can be managed either conservatively or via kidney replacement therapy. Kidney supportive care combines the expertise of nephrology with palliative care in a multidisciplinary team with a focus on improving quality of life.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To identify and appraise evidence-based health system kidney supportive care interventions</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Systematic review (PROSPERO Registration - CRD42022333650).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Participants</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Adults with chronic kidney failure.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Measurements</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Six databases were searched, using terms “palliative care” and “chronic kidney disease” for publications between January 2010 and March 2024. The Cochrane “Effective Practice and Organisation of Care” and “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care” domains informed data extraction.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of the 60 studies included, one-third were randomised controlled trials. The most common “Effective Practice and Organisation of Care” domain described was care delivery (58/60). End-of-life care (33/60), and physical aspects of care (19/60), were commonly described “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care” domains. Multidisciplinary shared care was highlighted in 26 studies. Least described domains were cultural (0/60) and ethical aspects (3/60). Almost 2/3 (39/60) of studies compared the outcomes of kidney supportive care interventions, and the most common outcome assessed was advance care planning (18/39). Key findings reported integrated palliative care reduced hospital admissions and costs, facilitated better patient-clinician communication, and improved symptom management. Gaps were identified in cultural and ethical/legal aspects of care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The studies highlighted the effectiveness of kidney-supportive care interventions in improving patient outcomes, especially in end-of-life care and symptom management. However, significant existing gaps identified necessitate further research.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142785753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Takashi Kemmochi RN, MN, Michiyo Oka RN, PhD, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto RN, CNS, MN, Yoshiko Sato RN, MN, Moe Sato RN, BN, Ai Fukuda RN, BN, Asuka Sadakata RN, BN, Kazumi Kimura RN, BN
{"title":"Self-compassion in patients undergoing haemodialysis: A qualitative study","authors":"Takashi Kemmochi RN, MN, Michiyo Oka RN, PhD, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto RN, CNS, MN, Yoshiko Sato RN, MN, Moe Sato RN, BN, Ai Fukuda RN, BN, Asuka Sadakata RN, BN, Kazumi Kimura RN, BN","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.12516","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Patients undergoing haemodialysis require long-term treatment and suffer from physical limitations and emotional distress due to restrictions in daily life, such as food and fluid restrictions, which can lead to self-criticism and depression. To address these issues, the concept of self-compassion, which is important for patients undergoing haemodialysis, has gained attention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to identify self-compassion in patients undergoing haemodialysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This is an interview-based qualitative study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Participants</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants were recruited from a regional general hospital in Japan between August and September 2022. They were ≥18-year-old patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease and visited the hospital for maintenance haemodialysis. Fifteen patients who agreed to participate in the study were interviewed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Semistructured interviews were conducted, and each interview was recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was conducted using reflecxive thematic analysis (TA).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thematic analysis generated three themes—acceptance, affirmation, and reinvention—from the seven subthemes. A different concept, “reinvention”, has been generated in this study. Regarding the sequential nature of the themes, it was predicted that they would proceed in the order of acceptance, affirmation, and reinvention, moving back and forth through these stages.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>It can be said that nurses can support patients undergoing haemodialysis by providing feedback to them about their thoughts and feelings, which were captured based on the themes and subthemes of this study, to promote the patients' awareness and increase their self-compassion.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142708165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Issue Information: Journal of Renal Care 1/2025","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.12499","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jorc.12499","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142708176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Issue Information: Journal of Renal Care 4/2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.12472","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"50 4","pages":"319-321"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jorc.12472","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142665877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tone Karine Vidnes MSc, Astrid Klopstad Wahl, Marie Hamilton Larsen, Käthe Birgitte Meyer PhD, Åsmund Hermansen, Marit Helen Andersen
{"title":"Health literacy profiles in kidney transplanted patients: A cluster analysis","authors":"Tone Karine Vidnes MSc, Astrid Klopstad Wahl, Marie Hamilton Larsen, Käthe Birgitte Meyer PhD, Åsmund Hermansen, Marit Helen Andersen","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12515","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jorc.12515","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Health literacy is important in chronic conditions, such as kidney transplantation. Understanding patients' health literacy profiles can assist tailoring follow-up and educational programmes to the health literacy needs of vulnerable kidney transplant recipients. This approach enabled us to cluster patients according to their profiles of challenges and strengths in different health literacy domains.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to identify different health literacy profiles within kidney transplant recipients and what characterized the different profiles.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cross-sectional study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Participants</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>One hundred ninety-five kidney transplanted recipients were included.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Measurements</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We used the self-reported Health Literacy Questionnaire and analyzed using Ward's method (hierarchical cluster approach). We also collected background characteristics and clinical variables, including psychological distress (Hopkins Symptoms Checklist) and perceived health status (visual analogue scale, EuroQol-5D).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The analysis revealed four clusters with substantial differences in health literacy profiles. One cluster's patients had the most challenges in all health literacy domains constituting 24% of the sample. Compared to the other three clusters, this cluster was associated with shorter duration of kidney disease, higher number of patients in dialysis before transplantation, higher percentage of male patients, lower number of kidneys from living donors, higher number of patients not working and higher representation of psychological distress. All four clusters reported the most challenges in the same domain: the ability to critically appraise health information.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In kidney transplant recipients, profiling clusters with the Health Literacy Questionnaire and Ward's method aids in identifying health literacy needs in vulnerable groups, enabling transplant professionals to offer tailored health literacy support.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"50 4","pages":"529-537"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jorc.12515","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142622361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Currie Moore PhD, Helen Ellis-Caird ClinPsyD, Catherine Fielding PhD, Faizan Awan, Tarsem Paul, Rebecca Flanagan BSc, Shivani Sharma PhD, Kieran McCafferty MDRes, Sabine N. van der Veer PhD, Ken Farrington PhD, David Wellsted PhD
{"title":"Patients' perspectives on key aspects influencing needling for haemodialysis: A qualitative study","authors":"Currie Moore PhD, Helen Ellis-Caird ClinPsyD, Catherine Fielding PhD, Faizan Awan, Tarsem Paul, Rebecca Flanagan BSc, Shivani Sharma PhD, Kieran McCafferty MDRes, Sabine N. van der Veer PhD, Ken Farrington PhD, David Wellsted PhD","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12513","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jorc.12513","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>For many patients, cannulation (‘needling’) is essential for haemodialysis. It is associated with anxiety and fear and contributes to the overall burden of treatment. Limited research exists on patient experience of needling and how this might vary by individual and clinical characteristics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To explore and identify key aspects of needling impacting patients' experiences.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Qualitative, multicentre, cross-sectional, co-produced.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Participants</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Adults on haemodialysis with working fistulae or grafts (<i>n</i> = 41).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We used interviews to explore patients' experiences of needling and key aspects contributing to this. Interviews were conducted in two sets: unstructured (<i>n</i> = 24, broadly investigated needling experience) and semistructured (<i>n</i> = 17, refined themes and assessed cultural relevance). Thematic analysis was used to identify themes driving experience and examine variation. A Patient Steering Group comprising people with lived experience of needling was integral to the study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A thematic framework capturing patients' view of needling was developed. It defined a core theme (The Nature of needling) and five foundational aspects of needling (Health of the fistula or graft, Steps in needling, The needler, The patient, Organisational context). We identified two further themes important to overall experience, Learning from needling experience and Reciprocity (the two-way interaction between patient and needler). Both interrelated across themes, highlighting the complexity of needling and junctures where patient experience can be influenced.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Needling is shaped by multiple psychological and relational influences. These findings provide healthcare professionals with a basis to improve patient experience as part of a broader drive to enhance quality in healthcare delivery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"50 4","pages":"538-551"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jorc.12513","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142622367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachel Carle MPhil, Peta E. Tehan PhD, Sarah Stewart PhD, Matthew R. Carroll PhD
{"title":"Use of toe systolic blood pressures and toe brachial pressure indices in people receiving dialysis: A scoping review","authors":"Rachel Carle MPhil, Peta E. Tehan PhD, Sarah Stewart PhD, Matthew R. Carroll PhD","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12514","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jorc.12514","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Current guidelines for noninvasive lower limb vascular testing specify a preference for toe brachial pressure measurement to aid in the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease populations with high suspicion of peripheral vessel calcification, such as those with kidney failure with replacement therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim was to identify the current literature on toe systolic blood pressure and toe brachial pressure index for individuals with kidney failure who are receiving replacement therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A scoping review.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED and SPORTDiscus were systematically searched between July 15 and July 30, 2023. The scoping review followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework, with data reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sixteen studies were included in the review. There was limited data examining the significance of toe systolic blood pressure and toe brachial pressure index during a dialysis session. There were differences in the normative values for toe brachial pressure index values used in the studies and limited reporting on the measurement protocols used to determine toe systolic blood pressure and toe brachial pressure index.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The review found limited data examining the clinical utility of toe systolic blood pressure and toe brachial pressure index in populations receiving dialysis. The use of toe systolic blood pressure and toe-brachial index to identify peripheral artery disease in this population is important. However, there is limited evidence and conflicting information on measurement protocols, reliability, diagnostic accuracy, and prognostic capacity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"50 4","pages":"513-528"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142582879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cultural and linguistic diversity is associated with increased inter-dialytic weight gain among patients on long-term haemodialysis","authors":"Asha Blessan RN, Edward Zimbudzi PhD","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12512","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jorc.12512","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Factors associated with suboptimal interdialytic weight gain have long been established. However, the influence of cultural and linguistic diversity on interdialytic weight gain among patients receiving haemodialysis is not well-understood.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examined the relationship between interdialytic weight gain and cultural and linguistic diversity among patients receiving haemodialysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Retrospective cross-sectional study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Participants and Measurements</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Demographic and clinical data were collected from electronic medical records of patients receiving haemodialysis at five dialysis units. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with suboptimal interdialytic weight gain.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Two hundred and sixty-nine patients, 62% of whom were female, with mean ± age of 65.8 ± 14.8 years, were studied. Most were from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (60%) and a significant number belonged to the most disadvantaged socioeconomic group. Patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds had significantly higher relative interdialytic weight gain (2.40% ± 1.45%) compared to those from nonculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (1.83 ± 1.09%) (mean difference: 0.57%, 95% CI: 0.25–0.90, <i>p</i> = 0.001). Being from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds was associated with increased odds of higher relative interdialytic weight gain (OR: 2.40; 95% CI: 1.38–4.17, <i>p</i> < 0.01).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Among patients on maintenance haemodialysis, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds had higher interdialytic weight gain compared to those from nonculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Future research focusing on co-developing culturally sensitive interventions to improve self-management capability of patients on maintenance haemodialysis from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is needed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"50 4","pages":"505-512"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jorc.12512","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142391384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei An MNS, Kantaporn Yodchai PhD, Waraporn Kongsuwan PhD
{"title":"Perspectives of Chinese nephrology nurses on discussing sexual dysfunction with patients receiving haemodialysis: A qualitative study","authors":"Lei An MNS, Kantaporn Yodchai PhD, Waraporn Kongsuwan PhD","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12511","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jorc.12511","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study underscores the crucial yet often neglected issue of sexual dysfunction in haemodialysis patients. Despite nephrology nurses'close relationships with patients, there is a significant communication gap on this topic. In China, limited research highlights the need for further study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To describe the perspectives of Chinese nephrology nurses on discussing sexual dysfunction with patients receiving haemodialysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A qualitative descriptive study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Participants</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ten Chinese nephrology nurses from a tertiary public hospital in Guizhou province, China.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Approach</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Semistructured interviews were conducted using an interview guide. Qualitative content analysis approach was utilised in analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There were five themes described: (1) lack of training in sexual education, as nephrology nurses described never being trained to manage patients' sexual health issues; (2) discomfort when discussing sexual topics, Chinese nephrology nurses found the topic of sexual dysfunction embarrassing and avoided discussing it; (3) sexual dysfunction viewed as a nonurgent topic, nephrology nurses prioritise physical health to aid patient survival; (4) belief in physicians as ultimate care advisors, nephrology nurses believed that doctors should handle discussions on sexually related topics; and (5) lack of a suitable environment for discussing sexual dysfunction, nephrology nurses viewed sex as a private matter, inappropriate for discussion in a public unit.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study identifies barriers to discussing sexual dysfunction in healthcare, including provider knowledge deficits, discomfort and lack of supportive environments. It recommends specialised training and conducive settings to improve communication in renal care. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"50 4","pages":"497-504"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142184018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicola A. D'Souza MSc, Ma'en Zaid Abu-Qamar PhD, Lisa Whitehead PhD
{"title":"Self-efficacy and home dialysis: An integrative review","authors":"Nicola A. D'Souza MSc, Ma'en Zaid Abu-Qamar PhD, Lisa Whitehead PhD","doi":"10.1111/jorc.12510","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jorc.12510","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Enhancing patient confidence in their ability (self-efficacy) is vital to ensure people are equipped to maintain home dialysis protocols. Bandura's social cognitive theory provided a framework for understanding the role of self-efficacy in patients managing home dialysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To identify self-reported levels of self-efficacy, the measurements used to assess self-efficacy and the effectiveness of interventions to enhance self-efficacy in patients undergoing home dialysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An integrative review approach was employed using Whittemore and Knafl's methodology.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A comprehensive search was conducted to identify literature on self-efficacy in patients managing home dialysis. Searches were conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase and Scopus databases without a date limit. The included literature was critically appraised for methodological quality. Data extraction was conducted to report the study characteristics, measurement tools used and interventions conducted along with the synthesis of findings in a narrative format.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fifteen studies were included in the review were predominantly quantitative examining training programmes promoting self-efficacy in adults conducting home dialysis. The finding that self-efficacy builds over time was structured into two themes; gaining skills to develop self-efficacy and building and maintaining knowledge of self-efficacy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings highlighted the importance of employing multifaceted strategies with support from health professionals including nurses, families and peer support to develop self-efficacy in patients undergoing home dialysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16947,"journal":{"name":"Journal of renal care","volume":"50 4","pages":"479-496"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jorc.12510","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142108621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}