Social Support, Caregivers, and Chronic Kidney Disease
The morbidity and mortality associated with chronic kidney disease remains unacceptably high. Psychosocial issues in CKD patients are frequently overlooked yet are often modifiable risk factors for mortality. Addressing patient perception of social support can potentially improve patient outcomes.
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Veröffentlicht in: | Seminars in nephrology 2021-11, Vol.41 (6), p.574-579 |
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Zusammenfassung: | The morbidity and mortality associated with chronic kidney disease remains unacceptably high. Psychosocial issues in CKD patients are frequently overlooked yet are often modifiable risk factors for mortality. Addressing patient perception of social support can potentially improve patient outcomes. |
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ISSN: | 0270-9295 1558-4488 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2021.10.009 |