Validation and modification of existing bleeding complications prediction models for percutaneous renal biopsy: a prospective study.

Background: Bleeding complications following percutaneous renal biopsy (PRB) are a significant clinical concern. This study aimed to validate and refine existing prediction models for post-biopsy bleeding to support more accurate clinical decision-making.

Methods: Clinical data from 471 PRB patients were examined in this prospective analysis.

Risk factors, management and outcomes for peritoneal dialysis access damage.

Objectives: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) access damage is an uncommon complication of PD. This study aimed to describe the characteristics, management and outcomes of PD access damage.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients who suffered from PD access damage between January 2018 and January 2024 at the PD Center of West China Hospital.

Demand Analysis of Self-Management Mobile Health Applications for Middle-Aged and Older Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Based on the Kano Model.

Introduction: Middle-aged and older individuals often face significant challenges in adopting digital health solutions, leading to a digital divide that hinders their ability to benefit from mobile health (mHealth) interventions. This study aimed to investigate the specific requirements of middle-aged and older patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) for self-management through mobile health applications (mHealth apps), using the Kano model.

Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted from April to September 2023 in five hospitals across Sichuan, Shandong, Guangdong, and Shaanxi provinces in China.

Construction and validation of a scale to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding vascular protection anticipatory to the creation of an arteriovenous fistula.

Background: The possibility of creating an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) depends on the existence of an arterial-venous network that is in good condition, defined by the size and elasticity of the blood vessels. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward vascular protection play a crucial role in preserving the vascular network for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), it is observed that there is a significant lack of tools to measure these variables. Thus, the aim of this study is to develop and validate a scale to assess KAP regarding vascular protection anticipatory to the creation of an arteriovenous fistula (the KAP-VPAC-AVF Scale).

Exploring symptom clusters in Chinese patients with peritoneal dialysis: a network analysis.

Background: In recent years, the research on symptom management in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients has shifted from a single symptom to symptom clusters and network analysis. This study collected and evaluated unpleasant symptoms in PD patients and explored groups of symptoms that may affect PD patients with a view to higher symptom management.

Methods: The symptoms of PD patients were measured using the modified Dialysis Symptom Index.

Chinese Healthcare Workers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Diabetic Kidney Management: A Multi-Centered Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Given the importance of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) management, this study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices in disease management demonstrated by healthcare workers from the nephrology department.

Materials And Methods: This study is a multi-centered cross-sectional study, and adopts snowball sampling, with 530 healthcare workers being recruited to complete a questionnaire covering areas such as demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of DKD management. This data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistics analysis.

Exploring Symptom Clusters in Chinese Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Network Analysis.

Purpose: The research on symptom management in patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has shifted from separate symptoms to symptom clusters and networks recently. This study aimed to evaluate the unpleasant symptoms of DKD patients, and to investigate how these symptom clusters could affect patients.

Methods: 408 DKD patients were recruited in this cross-sectional study.

The Association between Serum Chemerin and Peritoneal Membrane Transport Function in Patients Undergoing Incident Peritoneal Dialysis: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Some biomarkers in drained dialyzate or peritoneal membrane have been found related to the dialyzate/plasma ratio of creatinine at 4 h (D/P Cr) in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). But so far, there is no report on serum markers. Some biomarkers are associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Iron Deficiency is Associated With Platelet Count Elevation in Patients With Dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease.

Objective: Iron deficiency is common in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Platelet count changes may reflect iron status, but the relationship between platelet count and iron indices is unclear in patients with ESRD.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in 1,167 patients with ESRD from 2012 to 2017 in West China Hospital.

Status and factors related to post-traumatic growth in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: A multi-centre study.

Aim: To investigate the extent of post-traumatic growth, and the correlation between post-traumatic growth and self-perceived stress, post-traumatic growth and self-perceived burden among CAPD patients.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Methods: This was a multi-centre study including 752 patients from 44 hospitals.

Reproductive concerns and associated factors among female chronic kidney diseases patients: a Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the current status of reproductive concerns and explore the associated factors among young female chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.

Design: A multi-center cross-sectional study was designed.

Methods: The study was conducted in six representative tertiary hospitals across southwest China.

Moderating Effects of Forgiveness on Relationship Between Empathy and Health-Related Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach.

Context: Health-related quality of life (QOL) is a recommended clinical tool to assess hemodialysis patients and a primary end point to observe the effectiveness of overall disease management. Empathy is associated with positive outcomes such as pain relief and reduced anxiety and distress. Numerous studies have tested the relationships among empathy, forgiveness, and QOL; however, a mechanism of forgiveness has not been fully explored in hemodialysis patients.

The Efficacy of a Nurse-Led Disease Management Program in Improving the Quality of Life for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: The impacts of nurse-led disease management programs on the quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease have not been extensively studied. Furthermore, results of the existing related studies are inconsistent. The focus of the proposed meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy of nurse-led disease management programs in improving the quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease.