Management of vascular access is a challenge for the dialysis team, particularly tokeep the arteriovenous access working. The vascular access coordinator can posi-tively contribute to increase the number of arteriovenous fistulas and reduce centralvenous catheters. In this article, we introduce a new approach to vascular accessmanagement centered on (the results of setting up) the role of vascular access coor-d...
The cannulation technique is important for the survival of the arteriovenous access. Choosing the appropriate technique is a complex decision. Such choice must be customized to patients, considering their characteristics, the type of arteriovenous access and the experience of the hemodialysis team. We describe seven items that can help nurses to identify the appropriate cannulation technique: type of arterioven...
Introduction: Hemodialysis (HD) patients should be trained to develop selfcare behaviors in order to prevent and preserve their arteriovenous fistula (AVF). The aim of this study was identifying the factors that affect the levels of self-care behavior with AVF by HD patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 89 patients. Results: Self-care levels were negatively affected by patients' loc...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Scale for the Assessment of Self-Care Behaviors with Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis. Cross-sectional validation study, followed the recommendation provided by Sousa and Rojjanasrirat. Content validity, explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses used to check validity and Cronbach's alpha was the reliability measure. ...
The objective was to identify the determinant factors of the non-electiveremoval of the peripherallyinserted centralcatheter in newborns admitted toa Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A cross-sectional study conducted in referencematernity for high-riskmaternal-infant attention located in Northeastern Brazil. The data collection was conducted with 108 neonates during February to November 2016. We observed the preva...
Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre a ocorrência do prurido e a adesão à dieta prescrita, indicadores bioquímicos da função renal e a qualidade da hemodiálise, em pacientes renais crônicos. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em uma clínica de diálise no Nordeste do Brasil, com 200 pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise, no primeiro semestre de 2015. Para análise dos dados fez-se uso da estatística inferencial,...
Objetivo: analisar a relação entre os fatores de risco e o conhecimento dos idosos sobre a doença renal crônica. Métodos: estudo transversal, realizado com 100 idosos cadastrados em unidades básicas, utilizando entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram analisados com recurso à estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: a maioria dos idosos detinha conhecimento adequado sobre a doença e a prevenção, mas ...
Objective: to analyze the relationship between the risk factors and the elderly people knowledge about chronic kidney disease. Methods: this study is a cross-sectional research with 100 elderly enrolled in basic units, using asemi-structured interview. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: most elderly people had adequate knowledge about the disease and prevention, but poor k...
Objective: to analyze the relationship between the risk factors and the elderly people knowledge about chronic kidney disease. Methods: this study is a cross-sectional research with 100 elderly enrolled in basic units, using a semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: most elderly people had adequate knowledge about the disease and prevention, but poor ...
Objective: To analyse the defi ning characteristics and related factors in the nursing diagnosis Excess fl uid volume and its relationship to sociodemographic and clinical variables in haemodialysis patients. Method: Cross-sectional study, conducted using a form and physical examination, with a sample of 100 patients, between December 2012 and April 2013 at a university hospital and a dialysis clinic. Results: ...