Predictors of the end of life in chronic kidney disease: A pilot study.

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Patricia B. Crane, Associate Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: The aim of this pilot study was to describe indicators present at the end of life in persons with chronic kidney disease. Retrospective chart reviews of 10 randomly selected patients were conducted to describe demographic, physiological, and functional variables. Using a repeated measures ANOVA, The Palliative Performance Scale and the Braden Scale both showed significant differences during the death admission from previous admissions. These functional measures may provide useful insight in identifying the end of life in persons with chronic kidney disease.

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Publication
Language: English
Date: 2009
Keywords
chronic kidney disease, end of life, palliative care, nursing

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