Fatigue in African American Women on Hemodialysis

Fatigue in African American Women on Hemodialysis


Identification: nnj_nd07A2
Issue: November-December 2007
Volume: Vol. 34, No. 6


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Goal: To increase the knowledge of nephrology nurses about factors that affect fatigue in African American women requiring hemodialysis.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the factors affecting fatigue as used in a study of African American women requiring hemodialysis.
  2. Summarize the physical, psychological, and situational factors that affect symptoms of fatigue in those requiring hemodialysis.
  3. Relate the results of the study on the effects of fatigue on African American women requiring hemodialysis.


Note: The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

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