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ABSTRACT Introduction: Chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients are considered to be at high risk for infection. Here, we describe the clinical outcomes of chronic HD patients with influenza A (H1N1) infection and the strategies adopted to control an outbreak of influenza A in a dialysis unit. Methods: Among a total of 62 chronic HD patients, H1N1 infection was identified in 12 (19.4%). Of the 32 staff members, four (12.5%) were found to be infected with the H1N1 virus. Outcomes included symptoms at presentation, comorbidities, occurrence of hypoxemia, hospital admission, and clinical evaluation. Infection was confirmed by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Results: The 12 patients who had H1N1 infection did not differ significantly from the other 50 non-infected patients with respect to age, sex, dialysis vintage, dialysis modality, or proportion of comorbidities. Obesity was higher in the H1N1-infected group (41.5 vs. 4%, p<0.002). The most common symptoms were fever (92%), cough (92%), and rhinorrhea (83%). Early empirical antiviral treatment with oseltamivir was started in symptomatic patients and infection control measures, including the intensification of contact-reduction measures by the staff members, antiviral chemoprophylaxis to asymptomatic patients undergoing HD in the same shift of infected patients, and dismiss of staff members suspected of being infected, were implemented to control the spread of infection in the dialysis unit. Conclusion: The clinical course of infection with H1N1 in our patients was favorable. None of the patients developed severe disease and the strategies adopted to control the outbreak were successful.
RESUMO Introdução: Pacientes em hemodiálise (HD) crônica apresentam risco elevado para infecções. O presente estudo descreve os desfechos clínicos de pacientes em HD crônica com infecção pelo vírus influenza A (H1N1) e as estratégias adotadas para controlar um surto de influenza A numa unidade de diálise. Métodos: Doze (19,4%) de 62 pacientes em HD crônica e quatro (12,5%) de 32 funcionários desta unidade de diálise apresentaram infecção pelo vírus H1N1. Os desfechos incluíram sintomas à apresentação, comorbidades, ocorrência de hipoxemia, internação hospitalar e avaliação clínica. A presença de infecção foi confirmada por reação em cadeia da polimerase via transcriptase reversa (RT-PCR) em tempo real. Resultados: Os 12 pacientes com infecção por H1N1 não diferiram significativamente dos 50 pacientes sem infecção no tocante a idade, sexo, tempo em diálise, modalidade de diálise e percentual de comorbidades. O percentual de obesidade foi mais elevado no grupo com infecção por H1N1 (41,5% vs. 4%, p<0,002). Os sintomas mais comuns foram febre (92%), tosse (92%) e rinorreia (83%). Os pacientes foram submetidos a tratamento antiviral com oseltamivir e medidas de controle (intensificação das medidas de redução de contato pelos funcionários da clínica, quimioprofilaxia com antiviral para pacientes assintomáticos em HD na mesma sala dos pacientes com infecção e afastamento de funcionários da clínica com suspeita de infecção) para controlar a disseminação da infecção pela unidade de diálise. Conclusão: O curso clínico da infecção por H1N1 em nossos pacientes foi favorável. Nenhum evoluiu para doença grave e as estratégias adotadas foram efetivas no controle do surto.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Antiviral Agents/administration & dosage , Influenza Vaccines/administration & dosage , Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control , Influenza, Human/drug therapy , Influenza, Human/epidemiology , Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype/genetics , Brazil/epidemiology , Comorbidity , Retrospective Studies , Renal Dialysis , Vaccination/methods , Treatment Outcome , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , Influenza, Human/prevention & control , Influenza, Human/virology , Oseltamivir/administration & dosage , Real-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionABSTRACT
Renal replacement therapy in India is predominantly a private health-care-driven initiative making it an expensive treatment option due to high out-of-pocket expenditures. Moreover, with the rapid increase in the number of chronic kidney disease patients requiring dialysis, hemodialysis units (HDUs) are getting saturated. Community “stand-alone” dialysis centers could be an important alternative to HDUs in meeting the growing demand in an affordable model. The aim of this study was to find hemodialysis (HD) delivery in “stand-alone” dialysis units (SAUs) with respect to expanding coverage, patient costs, and patient safety safeguards. The total number of HD sessions was collected at three points. The information regarding patient safety safeguards at SAUs and impact of SAUs on patient costs were collected by interviews and from hospital records. There was 11.5 times increase in HD sessions from 2008 to 2017, out of which 75.3% was provided at SAUs. Following objective clinical and safety measures, high-quality dialysis was delivered at SAUs and it significantly reduced the mean patient cost of treatment per session.
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Introdução: A Doença Renal Crônica (DRC) é caracterizada pela perda gradual e irreversível da função renal, esse fato ocorre quando os rins deixam de remover os produtos metabólicos produzidos pelo corpo ou de realizar sua função reguladora. O transplante renal envolve transplantar o rim de um doador vivo ou falecido para um receptor que não apresenta mais função renal. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de pessoas que retornaram a hemodiálise após transplante renal. Métodos: Pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, do tipo estudo de caso. Utilizou-se de uma entrevista semiestruturada e o instrumento de avaliação de qualidade de vida da Organização Mundial de Saúde, WHOQOL-100.Foram entrevistadosdois pacientes, recrutados por meio do contato com o serviço de Nefrologiaonde os mesmosrealizavam o tratamento dialítico.Resultados: A entrevista demonstrou que o diagnóstico de rejeição do órgão é um dos momentos mais difíceis para o paciente, a assistência da família durante o tratamento é de fundamental importância, as restrições dietéticas e hídricas tornam-se uma carga a mais durante o tratamento e as expectativas futuras possivelmente serão menores considerando a fase da vida em que esse diagnóstico é constatado. No WHOQOL-100, os entrevistados apresentam níveis iguais ou acima da média de qualidade de vida, sendo apenas o domínio de nível de independência odemenor escore. Conclusão: A pesquisa enfatiza a necessidade de uma atenção profissional humanista e acolhedora, visto que esse retorno a hemodiálise após passar pelo transplante pode ocasionar um impacto negativo nas dimensões físicas, psíquicas e sociais das pessoas que voltam a realizar hemodiálise (AU).
Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is characterized by the gradual and irreversible loss of renal function,this occurs when the kidneys fail to remove the metabolic products produced by the body or to perform its regulatory function. Kidney transplantation involves transplanting the kidney from a living or deceased donor to a recipient who has no kidney function.Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of people who returned to hemodialysis after a kidney transplant.Methods: Qualitative research, case study type. It used a semistructured interview and the assessment tool of quality of life of the World Health Organization, WHOQOL-100.Two patients were interviewed, recruited through contact with the Nephrology service where they performed the dialysis treatment.Results: The interview demonstrated that the diagnosis of rejection of the organ is one of the most difficult moments for the patient, the family assistance in treatment is of fundamental importance, dietary and water restrictions become overloaded during the treatment and the future expectations possibly will be smaller considering the stage of life in which the diagnosis is established. The WHOQOL100, the interviewees feature levels equal to or above the average quality of life, being only the domain of independence level with the lowest score.Conclusion: The research emphasizes the need for a professional humanist and friendly attention, Since this return to dialysis after passing by the transplant can cause a negative impact on physical, psychological and social dimensions, of the people who come back to perform hemodialysis (AU).
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Quality of Life/psychology , Renal Dialysis , Kidney Transplantation , Hemodialysis Units, Hospital , Brazil , Case Reports , Evaluation Studies as Topic/methods , Interview , Graft Rejection/pathologyABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study was performed to investigate the effect of work environment on nursing performance and the effect of job satisfaction and empowerment on nurses performance in hemodialysis units. METHODS: Participants in this study were 206 nurses from 22 hemodialysis units in local clinics, general and university hospitals in two metropolitan areas. The work environment, nursing performance, job satisfaction and empowerment of the participants were measured using four self-report questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 18.0. RESULTS: Nursing performance correlated significantly with work environment, job satisfaction, and empowerment in the participants. Predictability of work environment for nursing performance was 28%. Job satisfaction and empowerment showed complete mediating effects, but not moderating effects in the relationship of work environment and nursing performance in the participants. CONCLUSION: Findings indicate that work environment is an important variable affecting nursing performance in nurses in hemodialysis units and that job satisfaction and empowerment are mediating variables in the relationship of work environment and nursing performance in nurses in hemodialysis units. Improvements in the work environment are needed to induce the high job satisfaction and empowerment that can lead to improvement of nursing performance.
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Hospitals, University , Job Satisfaction , Negotiating , Nursing , Power, Psychological , Renal DialysisABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to generate a grounded substantive theory for the practice adaptation process of hemodialysis unit nurses. METHODS: Participants in this study were 10 nurses working in one of two hemodialysis units. Data were collected through tape recorded in-depth interviews done between December, 2011 and February, 2012. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. RESULTS: From the participants' statements, 43 concepts, 18 subcategories and 10 categories were extracted through the open cording process. The 10 categories were: "Burden", "Role conflict", "Fearful", "Conflict of emotion", "Lack systematic job training", "Lack support system", "Compassion", "Rapport created", "Sense of duty", and "Growth." The core category was discovered to be 'recognized growth'. Phenomenon was identified as 'burnout' and this series of processes was categorized as having three stages: 'conflict', 'acceptance', 'growth'. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide useful information about the needs of Hemodialysis Unit Nurses during the practice adaptation process based on their stages and types of practice adaptation. Finally, this study contributes data for the development of intervention programs that support the Hemodialysis Unit Nurses' practice adaptation.
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Qualitative Research , Renal DialysisABSTRACT
Considerando a importância da qualidade da água tratada nos serviços de diálise para prevenção de riscos aos pacientes renais crônicos, foi estabelecido o programa de monitoramento com a finalidade de avaliar a qualidade da água tratada nos serviços de diálise do Estado de São Paulo, com base nos parâmetros estabelecidos pela Resolução RDC nº 154/2004. Foi atestada a efetividade das ações de vigilância sanitária que tem resultado em aumento dos níveis de qualidade da água tratada em vários dos parâmetros analisados, o que indica a importância da continuidade dos programas de monitoramento com intuito de garantir a segurança dos pacientes.
Considering the relevance of the quality of treated water in dialysis units to prevent the risks for patientswith chronic kidney diseases, a Monitoring Program has been established in order to evaluate the quality of treated water used in the dialysis units of the state of São Paulo, based on the parameters establishedby Resolution RDC # 154/2004. The effectiveness of the sanitary surveillance activities was evidencedbecause the consistent water quality has been improved on several analyzed parameters, which indicatesthe importance of keeping up the treated water-monitoring program at hemodialysis units in order toguarantee the patients safety.
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Humans , Male , Female , Dialysis , Water Monitoring , Water Quality , Health SurveillanceABSTRACT
A series of clinical studies on the psychiatric aspects of hemodialysis and kidney transplantation were done with Korean patients, kidney donors, their families and unit nurses. All subjects were interviewed and evaluated for their psychiatric reactions and symptoms and for the underlying causes. Depression was the most common reaction, although the clinical features were somewhat different between groups studied. In addition, a unique and episodic psychotic syndrome was found in four patients. Depression and psychotic episodes seemed to reflect the psychodynamic components such as instinctual frustration, physical, familial and financial loss, dependency on a machine, sensory deprivation and the so-called fear of death and fear of life. These seemed to follow the unique features of hemodialysis and transplantation. The main defense mechanism seemed to be denial. The possible role of psychiatrists was discussed for evaluation, treatment, and prevention of these reactions and for the support of the family and the treatment team.