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Promoting Clinical Outcomes

Abstract

Non- communicable diseases like Chronic Kidney Disease continue to be a health burden across the world. The Caribbean is no exception with rising numbers of diabetes,hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease. Persons with Chronic Kidney Disease require extensive care, therefore the family members are burdened with the task to provide care.

Author Details

Esther Shirley Daniel, PhD, RN, RM, UWI School of Nursing, The University of The West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago; Donna Shelly Ann Dublin, BSN, Liaison Office,, North West Regional Health Authority Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

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Lead Author Affiliation

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Chronic Kidney Disease, Caregiver and Knowledge, Support

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Family involvement in caring for persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD): Implications for family education

Melbourne, Australia

Non- communicable diseases like Chronic Kidney Disease continue to be a health burden across the world. The Caribbean is no exception with rising numbers of diabetes,hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease. Persons with Chronic Kidney Disease require extensive care, therefore the family members are burdened with the task to provide care.