Empowerment Intervention in Outpatient Care of Persons With Chronic Kidney Disease Pre-Dialysis

Empowerment Intervention in Outpatient Care of Persons With Chronic Kidney Disease Pre-Dialysis


Identification: nnj_ja12A2
Volume: Vol. 39, No. 4
Issue: July-August 2012
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Available until 08/31/2014
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Description

Goal:To provide an overview of how nephrology nurses can empower outpatients with chronic kidney disease pre-dialysis.

Objectives:

  1. Define empowerment.
  2. Explain the benefits of outpatient empowerment as it relates to individuals with chronic kidney disease pre-dialysis.
  3. Discuss interventions by healthcare professionals that can potentially increase outpatient empowerment in individuals with chronic kidney disease.


Acknowledgements: The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Vinnvård, administrated by School of Health Sciences, Jönköping, Sweden, and Jönköping County Council, Sweden.

Statement of Disclosure: The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

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Expired On: Aug 31, 2014

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