Encouraging adherence to treatment regimen in a CCPD patient.
By adapting the clinic blood draw appointment time to accommodate this employed patient, one of the outcome criterion was met. In addition, information discovered by the social worker regarding current family dynamics will assist the nursing staff in meeting this patient's needs in the future. If clinic visits can be arranged in a similar fashion, the nephrologist would be available to discuss blood pressure medications, side effects, and laboratory values. By working together as a multidisciplinary team, some of C.B.'s problems have been addressed, appropriate measures taken, and his needs met in a way that accommodates his work and lifestyle.
Greenville Dialysis Center, Greenville, NC, USA.
Mary Catherine
MC
Swanson
D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000150:complications; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D012947:Social Work / Q000379:methods