Publications by authors named "Maria Cristina Pinerolo de Septis"
Article Synopsis
- - Palliative dialysis is a specialized form of renal therapy for patients in critical health stages or at the end of life, focusing on tailored treatments rather than standard dialysis methods due to severe medical conditions and complications.
- - The document emphasizes the importance of supportive care and shared decision-making between healthcare providers and patients, highlighting a comprehensive evaluation and integration of patient preferences in the treatment plan.
- - A proposed framework aims to guide nephrologists in providing appropriate treatments for fragile patients, aiming to enhance their quality of life, reduce the need for hospitalization, and promote care at home, addressing a growing need in nephrology practice.
Background: Kidney supportive care is an interdisciplinary model of person-centred medicine, suitable for patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD). There is little information on routine care, and palliative care remains poorly integrated into standard nephrology care. The aim of this study was to describe our experience in integrating a palliative care approach into the nephrology care of advanced chronic and end-stage kidney disease.
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