Home Hemodialysis - 1457 Words

Qualitative and Quantitative Articles on Home Hemodialysis Elizabeth Hetherington Northeastern University Receiving hemodialysis in the in-patient or outpatient setting is uncomfortable and non-pleasurable. Thankfully, â€Å"the movement of medical care out of institutional settings into patients’ homes has increased in most industrialized countries as part of the general emergence of self- care options in the†¦show more content†¦29). This training helped patients overcome anxiety over needles, use and learn from other patients on NHHD, understand the importance of the patient-clinician relationship, overcoming the mental and physical challenges of learning while ill, and adapting to the individuals techniques. The five themes observed gave light to physicians that technology-related issues involving the machine was a barrier in training, however â€Å"the primary topics volunteered by the participants in the present study were psychosocial in nature† (Halifax, 2009, p. 31). At the end of Visaya’s research she discovered that, â€Å"in terms of the rel ationship between hemodialysis patients’ perceptions, HHD and self-care, 26 out of the 49 participants had positive perceptions regarding HHD† (Visaya, 2010, p. 26). Reflecting on the Patient Perception Survey, â€Å"49 patients found that 46.9% of the patients identified negative perceptions of HHD and 53.1% of the 49 patients identified positive perceptions of HHD† (Visaya, 2010, p. 26). The JPAT identified only 8 of the 49 participants suitable for HHD. Visaya also determined that, â€Å"when a patient scored high on the Patient Perception Survey, meaning he or she has negative perceptions regarding HHD, the patient as well had low levels of social support and communication† (Visaya, 2010, p. 26). â€Å"The associations between a hemodialysis patient’s perception regarding HHD and all other subscalesShow MoreRelatedMs. Conlon Applies The Nursing Process System Or Processes At The Unit / Team / Work Group Level846 Words   |  4 PagesMs. Co nlon applies the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care. Deirdre has been the primary nurse for 6 hemodialysis patients. She has involved patients and families in monthly interdisciplinary meetings to promote self-efficacy and quality of life. With the help of the interdisciplinary team Deirdre has worked collaboratively to address and reinforce nutritional needs, social/family issues, barriers to care, and safety concerns. 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