Tracking patients with advanced kidney disease in the last 12 months of life.

Ann BonnerShirley ChambersHelen HealyWendy HoyGeoff MitchellAdrian KarkSharad RatanjeePatsy Yates

Published in: Journal of renal care (2018)

We found a substantial symptom burden and slow functional decline in this group of patients. Regular assessment of both symptoms and QOL is warranted particularly if clinical experience indicates that the person is likely to be in their last year of life. Integrated supportive care programmes could assist with easing symptom burden during this time.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
patient reported
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
risk factors
chronic pain
clinical evaluation