Manipulative and body-based methods in chronic kidney disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Background: and purpose: Among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, manipulative and body-based methods (MBM) have demonstrated efficacy in improving symptoms such as fatigue. This review aims to summarize the efficacy and safety of MBM among CKD patients.

Methods: A systematic review was performed in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, CENTRAL and PsycInfo.

Prevalence and risk factors for elevated anxiety symptoms and anxiety disorders in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Anxiety is associated with poor health outcomes among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. This review summarizes the prevalence and risk factors associated with elevated anxiety symptoms and disorders among CKD patients.

Methods: Articles evaluating the prevalence and risk factors associated with elevated anxiety symptoms and disorders among CKD patients, as diagnosed via DSM 4th or 5th edition criteria, clinical interviews or validated questionnaires, were searched in Medline®, Embase®, PsychINFO® and CINAHL®.

The role of mind-body interventions in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients - A systematic review of literature.

Introduction: With the rise in complementary medicine usage, mind-body interventions (MBI), encompassing therapies like yoga and music therapy, have been gaining interest. The use of MBI in non-chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have demonstrated efficacy for ameliorating pain, stress and anxiety symptoms. As CKD patients often suffer from these symptoms, MBI may serve as potential adjunctive therapies.

Factors affecting medication adherence among pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature.

Background: Medication adherence plays an essential role in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This review aims to summarise factors affecting medication adherence among these pre-dialysis CKD patients.

Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed in Medline®, Embase®, SCOPUS® and CINAHL®.

Renal outcomes of intensive care burn patients in an Asian tertiary centre.

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of severe burn injury and is associated with a high mortality rate of up to 80%. We aimed to establish the incidence, mortality rate, and factors related to mortality in adult patients with severe burn injury and AKI with renal replacement therapy (RRT) in Singapore.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of severely burned patients who were admitted to the Burns Intensive Care Unit (BICU) at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) from January 2008 to December 2016.