Goal: To describe a study on the cognitive function and adherence to treatment plans by older patients on hemodialysis.
Objectives:
Describe a study done to determine concerns with adherence in older persons on hemodialysis.
Identify cognitive markers that alert to potential problems of adherence in older patients on hemodialysis.
Summarize a study on cognitive function and adherence in older patients on hemodialysis.
Acknowledgment: The author would like to express gratitude to Davita, Inc. for giving permission to conduct research in the various dialysis centers.
Note: The author reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.
Author(s):
Debra
J. Hain,
PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP,FNKF,
Professor; DNP Program Director; Co-Graduate Coordinator AGNP Concentration,
Florida Atlantic University; Christine E Lynn College of Nursing
Credits
Credits: None available.
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