Evaluation of Physical Symptoms in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis
Joint Authors
Haddoub, San San
Figueiredo, Ana Elizabeth
McGrory, Jacqueline
Goodlad, Cate
Tonkins, Emma
Clemenger, Michelle
Brown, Edwina Anne
Pryde, Kim
Hisole, Nora
Source
International Journal of Nephrology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Little is known about physical symptoms in peritoneal dialysis (PD) Patients.
This study aims to determine the prevalence of symptoms (general and abdominal) in PD patients.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study, with subsequent followup, using an author-designed 21 symptoms questionnaire (15 nonabdominal and 6 abdominal).
Each symptom was assessed on a scale 0–3 for severity (none–severe) and frequency (never–every day).
Results.
We studied 41 patients, mean age 60±15 years, 56% male, 19.5% diabetics, and 51.5% on APD.
Mean number of symptoms was 9.5±3.9 and total symptoms score was 28.5±12 with abdominal scores of 6.4±4.8.
Most frequent symptoms were lack of energy, itching, cramps, poor sleep, and loss of appetite.
A second evaluation in 20 patients disclosed no statistical difference between the first and second assessments, or between subgroups.
Cramps were the only symptoms which decreased over time (P=0.120).
Lack of energy did not correlate with haemoglobin, neither did itching with phosphate level.
Conclusions.
Physical symptoms are frequent and troublesome; they relate to advanced kidney disease and not specifically to PD.
Symptoms remain stable over time and do not appear to relate to dialysis parameter markers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Figueiredo, Ana Elizabeth& Goodlad, Cate& Clemenger, Michelle& Haddoub, San San& McGrory, Jacqueline& Pryde, Kim…[et al.]. 2012. Evaluation of Physical Symptoms in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis. International Journal of Nephrology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Figueiredo, Ana Elizabeth…[et al.]. Evaluation of Physical Symptoms in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis. International Journal of Nephrology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Figueiredo, Ana Elizabeth& Goodlad, Cate& Clemenger, Michelle& Haddoub, San San& McGrory, Jacqueline& Pryde, Kim…[et al.]. Evaluation of Physical Symptoms in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis. International Journal of Nephrology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461956