An educational programme for persistent life-style changes in patients with chronic renal disease.
The aim of this study was to produce positive life-style changes in patients with chronic renal disease through a residential education programme about the medical aspects of chronic renal failure and the various treatment options in order to increase their physical capacity, emotional stability and general well-being. The programme was available to all categories of patients with chronic renal disease irrespective of treatment modality. Comparison of data pre and post course demonstrated improvements in physical activity, mental well-being and nutritional awareness.
Bergström
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K
Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm.
Bárány
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P
Holm
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I
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008019:Life Style; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology*; D013548:Sweden