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Optimizing Dialysis Modality Choices Around The World: A Review of Literature Concerning The Role of Enhanced Early Pre-ESRD Education in Choice of Renal Replacement Therapy Modality
(Vol 35/No. 4. On-line test expires: 08/31/2010)
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  AUTHOR
Sharon M. Key, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC
 Sharon M. Key, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, is a Recent Graduate, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN, and is a Member of ANNA’s Memphis Blues Chapter.
  OUTLINE

This article presents recent studies on factors affecting choice of self-care dialysis from around the world, denoting the relationship between early pre-end stage renal disease (ESRD) education and increased selection of self-care dialysis modalities. Style and content of various pre-ESRD education programs, barriers to early pre-ESRD education, and programs designed to decrease late referral are discussed. Economic factors favoring referral to incenter hemodialysis despite the lower cost of self-care dialysis are reviewed.
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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 1.5 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910; and the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider No. LT0148-0738. This offering is accepted for RN and LPN relicensure in Kansas.

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
To increase awareness about pre-ESRD education programs, barriers to early pre- ESRD education, and programs designed to decrease late referral from nurses and other healthcare providers.

 Objectives:
1. Explain how early pre-ESRD education can enhance a patient’s choice for self-care.
2. Discuss the ways nurses can provide pre-ESRD education to patients.
3. Identify the barriers to pre-ESRD education and the ability to offer multiple dialysis modalities.
4. Describe pre-ESRD education on a global scale.
5. Discuss solutions and research recommendations for providing pre-ESRD education and various RRT modality choices.

AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Sharon M. Key has no conflicts of interest to disclose.


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