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Plasma Levels of Middle Molecules to Estimate Residual Kidney Function in Haemodialysis without Urine Collection
(2015-12-02)
BACKGROUND: Residual Kidney Function (RKF) is associated with survival benefits in haemodialysis (HD) but is difficult to measure without urine collection. Middle molecules such as Cystatin C and β2-microglobulin accumulate ...
The mortality and hospitalization rates associated with the long interdialytic gap in thrice-weekly hemodialysis patients
(2015-09-30)
Excess mortality and hospitalization have been identified after the 2-day gap in thrice-weekly hemodialysis patients compared with 1-day intervals, although findings vary internationally. Here we aimed to identify factors ...
Appropriate and inappropriate influences on outpatient discharge decision making in dermatology : a prospective qualitative study
(2015-09-01)
BACKGROUND: Outpatient discharge decision making in dermatology is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To identify the influences on clinicians' thought processes when making discharge decisions in dermatology outpatient clinics. ...
After critical care : patient support after critical care. A mixed method longitudinal study using email interviews and questionnaires
(2015-08-01)
PURPOSE: To explore experiences and needs over time, of patients discharged from ICU using the Intensive Care Experience (ICE-q) questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and EuroQoL (EQ-5D), associated ...
The social context of tuberculosis treatment in urban risk groups in the United Kingdom : a qualitative interview study
(2015-03)
OBJECTIVES: There is scant qualitative research into the experiences of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in urban risk groups with complex health and social needs in the UK. This study aimed to describe the social context of ...
Patients' and carers' experiences of interacting with home haemodialysis technology: implications for quality and safety
(2014-12-11)
BACKGROUND: Little is known about patients' and carers' experiences of interacting with home haemodialysis (HHD) technology, in terms of user experience, how the design of the technology supports safety and fits with home ...
Intensive care in patients with lung cancer : a multinational study
(2014-09-01)
BACKGROUND: Detailed information about lung cancer patients requiring admission to intensive care units (ICUs) is mostly restricted to single-center studies. Our aim was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes ...
Aggression on haemodialysis units : a mixed method study
(2014-08-15)
BACKGROUND: Aggression on haemodialysis units is a growing problem internationally that has received little research attention to date. Aggressive behaviour by patients or their relatives can compromise the safety and ...
Removal and rebound kinetics of cystatin C in high-flux hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration
(2014-07-07)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cystatin C is a 13.3 kD middle molecule of similar size to β2-microglobulin and a marker of GFR in CKD. This study aimed to determine cystatin C kinetics in hemodialysis to understand whether ...
'Complex' but coping : experience of symptoms of tuberculosis and health care seeking behaviours--a qualitative interview study of urban risk groups, London, UK
(2014-06-18)
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis awareness, grounded in social cognition models of health care seeking behaviour, relies on the ability of individuals to recognise symptoms, assess their risk and access health care (passive case ...