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Thinking About the Future, Symptom Control and Other Aspects of Palliative Care in Advanced CKD

Murtagh, Fliss E.M.; Wilson, Jo; Davison, Sara N.

Authors

Jo Wilson

Sara N. Davison



Contributors

Mark Harber
Editor

Abstract

Palliative and supportive care have always been important for those with advanced CKD, but – until recently – there has been little research or evidence to inform best care. This is changing rapidly. This chapter draws on recent evidence to provide an overview of best practice in assessing and identifying supportive care needs and in planning ahead to ensure optimal care for the future (advance care planning). Without advance care planning, deteriorating health is often poorly managed for those with advanced CKD, and care is not in accordance with the preferences of the individual person affected. The best evidence is also provided on how to manage common symptoms which frequently occur as the disease progresses.

Citation

Murtagh, F. E., Wilson, J., & Davison, S. N. (2022). Thinking About the Future, Symptom Control and Other Aspects of Palliative Care in Advanced CKD. In M. Harber (Ed.), Primer on Nephrology (1163-1174). Cham: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76419-7_68

Online Publication Date May 28, 2022
Publication Date May 28, 2022
Deposit Date Jul 15, 2022
Publicly Available Date May 29, 2024
Publisher Springer
Pages 1163-1174
Book Title Primer on Nephrology
ISBN 9783030764180
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76419-7_68
Keywords End of life care; Palliative treatment; Palliative care; Supportive care; Bereavement; Advance care planning; Symptom mangement
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4029448
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-76419-7_68