Abstract

Six core symptom clusters occurring among patients with CKD included the mental and emotional condition, peripheral nerves abnormality, fatigue, gastro-intestinal tract problem, pain, and uremic symptoms. The symptom clusters of pain, and the mental and emotional conditions could predict quality of life at 19.10 %.

Author Details

Anucha Taiwong, MNS, Department of Adult and Geriatric Nursing, Srimahasarakham College of Nursing, Thailand; Nirobol Kanogsunthornrat, PhD, Department of Adult and Elder Nursing, Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Sri Maha Sarakham College of Nursing, Maha Sarakham, Thailand

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Chronic Kidney Disease, Quality of Life, Symptom Cluster

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Unpleasant symptom clusters influencing quality of life among patients with chronic kidney disease

Melbourne, Australia

Six core symptom clusters occurring among patients with CKD included the mental and emotional condition, peripheral nerves abnormality, fatigue, gastro-intestinal tract problem, pain, and uremic symptoms. The symptom clusters of pain, and the mental and emotional conditions could predict quality of life at 19.10 %.