A LITERATURE REVIEW OF END‐STAGE RENAL DISEASE AND CACHEXIA: UNDERSTANDING EXPERIENCE TO INFORM EVIDENCE‐BASED HEALTHCARE. Issue 1 (25th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reid, Joanne; Noble, Helen Rose; Porter, Sam; Shields, Joanne Sarah; Maxwell, Alexander Peter
• Is Part Of: Journal of renal care. Volume 39:Issue 1(2013:Mar.)
• Page Start: 47
• Page End: 51
• Publication Date: 2013-02-25
• Subjects: Kidneys -- Diseases -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Hemodialysis -- Periodicals; Kidney Diseases -- nursing -- Periodicals; Renal Replacement Therapy -- nursing -- Periodicals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2013.00341.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-6678

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>SUMMARY</title> <sec id="jorc341-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Introduction</title> <p>Cachexia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in people who have end‐stage renal disease (ESRD). The majority of research into cachexia in ESRD has focused on the biological aspects of the syndrome and potential treatment modalities. While this research is necessary, it predominately focuses on the physical impact of cachexia in ESRD. The multi‐dimensional psychosocial ramifications of this syndrome have been highlighted in other end‐stage illness trajectories, but have not been systematically explored in persons who have ESRD.</p> </sec> <sec id="jorc341-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Aim</title> <p>This paper discusses why this research is necessary, alongside further studies to help define the pathophysiology of this syndrome.</p> </sec> <sec id="jorc341-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>The rich insightful data gained from understanding the patients' illness experience will positively contribute to the limited knowledge base available and inform future holistic patient‐centred care delivery which recognises and responds to not only the biological but also the psychosocial impact of cachexia.</p> </sec> </abstract>