Publications by authors named "Shou-Shang Chiang"
Objectives: Sleep disorders are common in end-stage renal disease patients. This study examined the relationship between self-reported quality of sleep (QoS) and certain psychosocial domains for patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Methods: The study subjects included 190 PD patients from 7 urban dialysis clinics in Northern Taiwan, from whom we obtained biochemical parameters and demographic data.
Background/aims: Sexual dysfunction in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) is highly prevalent, but studies addressing this issue are scarce. This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate sexual dysfunction and the determinants among PD patients.
Methods: All chronic PD patients in 8 PD centers were asked to complete a self-reported questionnaire - the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) for men and the Index of Female Sexual Function (IFSF) for women - so that sexual function could be assessed.
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated near-death experiences (NDEs) and their effects on 710 dialysis patients in Taiwan, finding that 45 patients reported 51 NDEs, with a mean score of 11.9.
- The study revealed that NDEs were more frequent in younger women and were correlated with higher engagement in religious activities.
- Patients who experienced NDEs reported positive changes in behavior, such as increased kindness and motivation, highlighting the need for nephrology care providers to recognize NDE occurrences and their potential impact on patients.
Aims: To reduce peritoneal dialysis-related infections, Moncrief-Popovich (MP) designed a special catheter and implantation technique. Herein we report our experience of patients treated with the MP and conventional approach.
Methods: A total of 214 patients were divided into three groups according to catheter type and implantation technique: group A received a MP catheter (MPC) via MP technique (n = 27); group B received Tenckhoff catheters via MP technique (n = 32), and group C received Tenckhoff catheters via conventional technique (n = 155).
Background: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among male haemodialysis patients is high. Sexual dysfunction is composed of both physiological and psychological factors. However, the role of psychological depression is still obscure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sexual function is one aspect of physical functioning. Sexual dysfunction, no matter the etiology, could cause distress. In female hemodialysis patients, sexual problems have often been neglected in clinical performance and research.
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