Maintaining a viable vascular access for hemodialysis in an elderly person with diabetes : a journey to live, not just to stay alive

D. Cowan, L. Smith, J. Chow

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Abstract

The longevity of a successful vascular access (VA) is enhanced when the care of the patient's VA is the responsibility of everyone involved, including the patient and their family. A family nursing perspective enhances VA care outcomes and increases quality of life and well-being for patients requiring hemodialysis. The longevity of a successful vascular access (VA) is enhanced when the care of the patient's VA is the responsibility of everyone involved, including the patient and their family. A family nursing perspective enhances VA care outcomes and increases quality of life and well-being for patients requiring hemodialysis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)203-208
Number of pages6
JournalClinical Case Reports
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

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