Chronic Kidney Disease ( Ckd )

Significant yet not widely talked about, one of the greatest issues and stressors many families have to cope with is that of chronic illness. While the family that has to cope with a loved one’s battle with cancer or a traumatic car accident is at the forefront of the minds of all those close to them, coming up in conversation and the target of prayers and well wishes, families coping with chronic illness often fade into the background. Perhaps the reason individuals do not often hear of or think of those that are chronically ill or disabled is because after the shock of an initial diagnosis, the reality of chronic illness fades from people’s thoughts because it becomes a part of ordinary, everyday life. For the many families that deal with

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide problem that is currently three times higher for African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and seniors (The National Kidney Foundation, 2013). CKD occurs when the kidneys are damaged by a pathogen or injury and they can no longer adequately maintain proper levels of regulated chemicals in the bloodstream. There are many risk associated with CKD. According to the National Kidney Foundation, two of the major risks are Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) and Cardiovascular Disease. Currently twenty million American adults have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk. Age has no barrier on getting CKD. People with pre-existing health issues, and a part of certain population

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common disorder and occurs in the elderly population. In younger patients, it

When discussing management of CKD with a primary care provider it is up to the patient and the team to create a viable plan. "most patients require dialysis, either peritoneal dialysis (PD) or hemodialysis (HD). The majority of patients in the United States chose HD" (Hadley, 2014 p. 1116). All options should be discussed with the patient before determining any set course of actions. Alternative therapies can include; dialysis, transplantation, and even palliative care (Hadley, 2014, p. 1116). With dialysis being the mainstay of management when the kidneys start to fail (stage 5,) different options should be discussed. With numerous dialysis centers and at home options being available the pros and cons of each should be carefully measured. Fresenius Medical Care has locations throughout Northern Colorado, including Greeley and Loveland. They

The aforementioned sentiment holds particular truth for patients diagnosed with CKD. CKD patients often experience a dramatic morph in their identity, and accompanying roles. As patients become attuned to the “sick” or “ill” role, relationships with families and friends are impacted. To elaborate, patients may no longer be able to assume responsibilities of a full-time working member of society, or not be able to work

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A really great website for Mrs. Joaquin to do some research on CKD is www.davita.com. This website explains the disease, treatment option, how to prepare for dialysis, and foods that are healthy for people with CKD. This website is managed and updated by the DaVita’s renal dietitian. Another resource for Mrs. Joaquin to look into would be www.kidney.org. This website is managed by the National Kidney Foundation and is updated frequently. The website explains the disease very well and discusses multiple topics pertaining to CKD. A third website that gives a great explanation of the disease is www.kidneyfund.ord. This website is organized and controlled by the American Kidney Fund. These websites are good resources for Mrs. Joaquin to learn about

(2014) supported a need to change the current morality outcomes of the chronic kidney disease patient. This change affects all races across all continents. Wen and et al. (2014) determined, “Relative risks of chronic kidney disease for mortality and end-stage renal disease across races are similar.” The authors support a call to action challenging the reader to change the current conditions surrounding the mortality rates associated with chronic kidney disease. This action includes a preventative comprehensive plan to control kidney disease and delay it from become irreversibly chronic. By starting health promotion from the first signs of kidney issues, “optimized care before progression to CKF can delay the development of CKF and ensure that patients are in the best possible clinical condition when they reach CKF.” (Ortiz et al., 2014, p. 1838) The main issue for CKF is once the patient is at a point of needing dialysis, the treatment is considered to be too late. The high mortality rate for this patient is now past the point of change. Steps to improving the optimization of care, Ortiz and et al. (2014) recommends national prevention programs, holistic care, education for the general population and healthcare staff, legislative changes, improved care before dialysis, increase in specialized staffing, and a change in attitude will decrease the mortality rate of CKF

Mark is a four year old male who has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Mark has two older brothers, John and Max. His mom, Carol, is a teacher at the local elementary school. His dad, Mike, is a community police officer. Mark goes to preschool from 0800-1200 four days a week. They live in a rural community in small four bedroom house with their dog, Bruno. Everyone in the community seems close and supportive. Both Mark’s older brothers caught strep throat at school and then Mark caught it. The strep wasn’t treated for two weeks as his mother thought his symptoms were allergies. Mark was in the clinic with his mom with symptoms of decreased urine output, rusty colored urine, and swelling of the abdomen. The doctor diagnosed him

Austin State University continued their qualitative study we surveyed a total of 7 family members who has a family member on kidney dialysis. The purpose of the family members survey was to target the advantages and disadvantages that kidney dialysis had placed upon their lives and their loved ones. Within this survey there were 2 Caucasian participants, male and female ranging between the ages of 25-40 years old, 4 African American participants 2 females and 2 males ranging between the ages of 25- 40 and 45-60 years old, and 1 Hispanic male ranging between the ages of 45-50. Each participant shared their personal experience with the

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an irreversible condition that progresses causing kidney dysfunction and then to kidney failure. It is classified by a GFR of <60mL/min for longer than 3 months. There are five stages of CKD: Stage 1 has kidney damage but has a GFR ≥ 90. Stage 2 has mild damage and a GFR of 60-89. Stage 3 has moderate damage and a GFR of 30-59. Stage 4 has severe damage and a GFR of 15-29. Stage 5 is also known as end stage renal disease (ESRD), this is kidney failure with a GFR of ≤ 15 and theses patients are typically on dialysis or in need of an immediate transplant. The leading cause of CKD is diabetes. Hypertension is also a major cause. Since most DM patients have HTN,

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is among the leading causes of mortality throughout the world, and its prevalence and the health care costs resulting from it are considerable and increasing. CKD commonly is silent and asymptomatic until its late stages. Accordingly, CKD is diagnosed prior to symptomatic stage of kidney failure, resulting in delays in proper interventions and the emergence of adverse consequences in the CKD patients

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2010, 10% of adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD). That is estimated at about 20 million people. People with CKD may not feel any symptoms in the early stages, so treatment most likely has not been started. When a person often finds out they are in need of treatment, they may already be in kidney failure or end stage renal disease (ESRD). This paper will discuss the reimbursement mechanisms presented in the Sullivan article, the economics of providing ESRD treatment from the organization's point of view, patients options and potential trade-offs related to cost, quality, and access to

At the end of our 2 weeks of data gathering and completing the study, the group aims to accomplish the following: