OBJECTIVES: This systematic review examined how people with chronic kidney disease
make decisions about the type of dialysis modality to use. In particular, meta-synthesis was …

Background. The use of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) among hemodialysis (HD) patients has
been consistently associated with lower rates of morbidity and mortality; however, up to 30…

Objective To systematically identify and describe self-management interventions for adult
patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Setting Community-based. Participants Adults with …

… Harwood et al. (2005) interviewed 11 individuals on … In the study conducted by
Harwood et al. (2005), the individuals reported a variety of physical symptoms, psychosocial …

The KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) 2012 clinical practice guideline
for anemia management in patients with chronic kidney disease provides the structural and …

Purpose of review: Provision of education to inform decision making for renal replacement
therapy (RRT) is a key component in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet …

Aims and objectives To examine the personal and structural facilitators and barriers for
home‐dialysis decision‐making for older adults with chronic kidney disease. Background …

Rationale & Objective Fostering the ability of patients to self-manage their chronic kidney
disease (CKD), with support from caregivers and providers, may slow disease progression and …

HARWOOD L and CLARK AM. Nursing Inquiry 2012; 19: 29–38 Understanding health
decisions using critical realism: home‐dialysis decision‐making during chronic kidney disease …

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are asked to choose a renal
replacement therapy or conservative management. Education and knowledge transfer play key …