Family support and survival among African-American end-stage renal disease patients.
Family support is a critical factor in the survival of African-American end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Research suggests that survival among ESRD patients is related to the quality of family support. There is empirical evidence for low family support as a risk factor for early mortality among African-American ESRD patients. This review describes findings from studies linking family support and patient survival in African-American ESRD patients. It also discusses findings that suggest treatment adherence as a mediator between family support and patient survival. Finally, the implications for clinical practice and future research with African-American ESRD patients are discussed.
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School of Nursing, Clemson University, College of Health, Education, and Human Development, SC 29634-1703, USA.
D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D010349:Patient Compliance; D015996:Survival Rate