Epoetin alfa--focus on the rehabilitation of dialysis patients. Case study of the anemic patient.
Advances in technology and pharmacology have greatly improved the care of patients with ESRD their potential for rehabilitation. Definitions of rehabilitation vary from maintaining full-time employment to regaining aspects of the predialysis lifestyle. Through their active involvement in rehabilitation efforts and ongoing encouragement, nurses and other health professionals can play a key role in helping dialysis patients improve their quality of life.
Martin-Lester
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QualiCenters, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO, USA.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D004651:Employment; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D012046:Rehabilitation; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing*
D004921:Erythropoietin