Psychological and educational support for CAPD patients

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 27 Jul 1995 English Publisher:Mark Allen GroupJournal:British Journal of Nursing, volume 4, pages 809-828 (issn: 0966-0461, eissn: 2052-2819,

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Authors: S, Cook;

doi: 10.12968/bjon.1995.4.14.809

pmid: 7655273

Psychological and educational support for CAPD patients

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Abstract

Following the development of a small dedicated renal team and the implementation of a new educational and psychological support programme for patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), several improvements in outcome measures have become apparent. These changes are also associated with improved patient compliance and overall wellbeing of patients and their families.

Related Organizations

Battle Hospital
United Kingdom
National Health Service
United Kingdom
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom

Keywords

Patient Care Team, Patient Education as Topic, Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory, Humans, Social Support

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