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Improving Blood Pressure Control In Esrd Through A Supportive Educative Nursing Intervention, Zorica Kauric-Klein
Improving Blood Pressure Control In Esrd Through A Supportive Educative Nursing Intervention, Zorica Kauric-Klein
Wayne State University Dissertations
ABSTRACT
IMPROVING BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL IN ESRD THROUGH A
SUPPORTIVE EDUCATIVE NURSING INTERVENTION
by
ZORICA KAURIC-KLEIN
May 2011
Advisor: Dr. Nancy T. Artinian
Major: Nursing
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Problem: Hypertension in chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients contributes significantly to their morbidity and mortality. Statistics indicate the hypertension rate amongst HD patients ranges from 75 to 100 %. Studies have indicated that adherence rates to self-care behaviors related to salt and fluid intake and medication regimens are very poor in the HD population. Traditional hypertension management strategies have been found to be largely ineffective. There is modest evidence indicating that interventions …
Perceptions Of Sexuality By African American Patients On Hemodialysis, Merry Ann Stewart
Perceptions Of Sexuality By African American Patients On Hemodialysis, Merry Ann Stewart
Wayne State University Dissertations
ABSTRACT
PERCEPTIONS OF SEXUALITY BY AFRICAN AMERCIAN PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS
by
MERRY STEWART
May 2010
Advisor: Dr. Ramona Benkert
Major: Nursing
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Sexuality is central to who we are as sentient beings and transcends physical sex acts. Sexuality concerns are reported as common for individuals receiving hemodialysis; yet, sexuality-related research for this population has been limited to a focus on altered physical sexuality. Little is known about the effects of hemodialysis on perceptions of personal identity, family-social roles as men or women, and intimate relationships. African Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of chronic hemodialysis patients and …