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Self-care of renal patients under conservative treatment: an integrative review
O autocuidado de doentes renais em tratamento conservador: uma revisão integrativa
El autocuidado de enfermos renales en tratamiento conservador: una revisión integradora
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Abstract Objective: The objective of the following research was to identify scientific studies related to self-care of renal patients under conservative treatment. Method: This is an integrative literature review carried out by using literature through searched on the databases LILACS, BDENF, and MEDLINE, in... view more
Objective: The objective of the following research was to identify scientific studies related to self-care of renal patients under conservative treatment. Method: This is an integrative literature review carried out by using literature through searched on the databases LILACS, BDENF, and MEDLINE, in May 2010, using as descriptors: chronic renal failure and self-care, and the keyword nursing. Sixteen productions have selected, comprising the study sample. Results: The results point to two main perspectives: health promotion as a factor making slow the dialysis in chronic kidney disease and health education as self-care practice in the conservative treatment. Conclusion: It has concluded that the majority of the studies address the clinical aspects and drug therapy, without giving emphasis to preventive programs, prevention of complications and slowing of renal disease.... view less
Keywords
chronic illness; economic self-sufficiency; nursing; caregiving
Classification
Medical Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 102-110
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 5
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed