IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 5284: The Suffering of Advanced Chronic Renal Patients and Their Relationship with Symptoms in Loja, Ecuador
IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 5284: The Suffering of Advanced Chronic Renal Patients and Their Relationship with Symptoms in Loja, Ecuador
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph18105284
Authors:
Patricia Bonilla-Sierra
Ana Magdalena Vargas-Martínez
Fatima Leon-Larios
Joselin Valeria Arciniega Carrión
Tatiana Cecibel Jiménez Alverca
María de las Mercedes Lomas-Campos
José Rafael González-López
Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (ACKD) supposes a public health problem in Ecuador that requires a comprehensive approach. In view of the scarcity of studies on the subject in this country, the objective of this research was to determine the signs and symptoms associated with the patients’ physical, social and psychological spheres that allow properly developing palliative care. A longitudinal, prospective and observational study was conducted with ACKD patients. In order to assess the symptomatic burden and suffering of these patients, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised: renal (ESAS-r) for renal patients and the Distress Thermometer (DT) were used. The sample consisted of a total of 246 patients. The most common symptoms that affect them, causing them suffering in their daily lives, are those related to well-being, difficulty falling asleep and itching. It is necessary that health professionals adapt care measures and help patients undergoing renal treatment, especially those who have suffered the disease f...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Patricia Bonilla-Sierra Ana Magdalena Vargas-Mart ínez Fatima Leon-Larios Joselin Valeria Arciniega Carri ón Tatiana Cecibel Jim énez Alverca Mar ía de las Mercedes Lomas-Campos Jos é Rafael González-López Tags: Article Source Type: research