Symptoms and Management Strategies for Older Chinese Adults with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Other Chronic Conditions (GP792)

Over $50 billion is spent on elderly patients with chronic kidney disease in the United States; with 1.5 times higher incidence of end stage renal disease (ESRD) in Asian Americans compared to Caucasians, there is a dire need to improve self-care and symptom management studies for this population. ESRD patients typically have a very short life expectancy and do not qualify for hospice benefits while they remain on dialysis or transplant lists. There are calls to strengthen palliative care for ESRD patients to help decrease distressing symptoms.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research