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This year (2023) marks the 50th year of the publication of the official journal of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA). To recognize this event, we conducted an archival review of the journal dating back to the first issue. The review provided a glimpse into the care of patients with kidney disease and the history of nephrology nursing. This article focuses on the early years of the journal.
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Enfermedades Renales , Enfermería en Nefrología , Nefrología , Estados Unidos , Humanos , Aniversarios y Eventos Especiales , American Nurses' AssociationAsunto(s)
Fallo Renal Crónico , Trasplante de Riñón , Humanos , Diálisis Renal , Fallo Renal Crónico/terapiaRESUMEN
The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) provides extensive data regarding the performance of various aspects of the national transplant system and a tier rating system that can aid patients in selecting their transplant center. The role of the SRTR is to provide clear, accurate, and timely information to regulatory agencies and transplant professionals, candidates, and recipients; live organ donors; donor families; and the general public. This overview provides basic information on the history and role of the SRTR, as well as changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 , Obtención de Tejidos y Órganos , Humanos , Pandemias , Sistema de Registros , Donantes de Tejidos , Receptores de TrasplantesRESUMEN
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused certain immunological concepts to enter the public consciousness, as the scientific and health care communities, and the population in general, seek a path forward in this extraordinary time. Nephrology nurses are uniquely situated to assist their patients in understanding these concepts but may not feel confident in their own knowledge. The following is a high-level overview of basic immunology that can assist the nephrology nurse in the care and education of patients with kidney failure, as well as those in the community who may seek guidance and clarification of the issues that are inherent in the global response to COVID-19.
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Alergia e Inmunología , COVID-19 , Infecciones por Coronavirus/epidemiología , Infecciones por Coronavirus/inmunología , Humanos , Enfermería en Nefrología , Pandemias , Neumonía Viral/epidemiología , Neumonía Viral/inmunologíaRESUMEN
Previous research has demonstrated improved outcomes for patients on dialysis who have better quality of life and self-efficacy, but has focused almost exclusively on those receiving hemodialysis. The goal of this study was to describe the quality of life and self-efficacy of patients receiving incenter hemodialysis versus those receiving a home dialysis modality (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis). The study utilized a correlational cross-sectional design and quota sampling methods. Participants were recruited from outpatient dialysis facilities and included 77 community dwelling adult patients who had been on dialysis for at least six months. Quality of life was measured using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life instrument, and self-efficacy was measured using the Strategies Used by People to Promote Health instrument. Findings suggest equal outcomes between treatment groups, with no contraindication to the use of home therapies.
