SynthesisJournal of nephrology2022
The psychosocial needs of patients who have chronic kidney disease without kidney replacement therapy: a thematic synthesis of seven qualitative studies.
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- The psychosocial factors influencing paediatric kidney transplantation access, their outcomes and the patient and family's perceived quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2026Pooled it
- Do psycho-behavioural interventions improve mental and physical health in chronic kidney disease? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials.Journal of nephrology · 2025Pooled it
- Randomized clinical trial of the KH4L self-management program.Clinical kidney journal · 2026Article
- Social Isolation Trajectories Spanning Childhood to Adulthood and Mortality Risk in CKM Syndrome: Evidence From CHARLS.Brain and behavior · 2026Article
- Unravelling sex-specific differences in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a multiorgan perspective.Clinical kidney journal · 2026Review
- First-time diagnosis and referral practices for individuals with CKD by primary care physicians: a study of electronic medical records across multiple clinics in Japan.Clinical and experimental nephrology · 2025Observational
- Ten tips on how to manage kidney health in migrants and refugees.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Review
- High rates of psychological distress, mental health diagnoses and suicide attempts in people with chronic kidney disease in Ireland.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundLimited quantitative data suggests that patients who have chronic kidney disease without kidney replacement therapy (CKD without KRT) may present with psychosocial needs just as patients who have acute kidney injury and are treated by dialysis (AKI stage 3D) do. This systematic review aims to synthesise qualitative research on patients' experiences of CKD without KRT to provide further insight into patients' experience of the healthcare they receive and simultaneously, their psychosocial needs, to inform the development of appropriate psychological interventions.
methodsThe review followed ENTREQ guidelines. PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE and CINAHL were searched in July and August 2021. Qualitative studies in English on the experiences of CKD without KRT care were included in the review. Thematic synthesis was conducted on the findings of the included studies.
resultsThe search identified 231 articles for screening. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria, and one was excluded at the quality assessment stage. The final seven articles [n = 130 patients] were analysed. Five themes on psychosocial needs were developed: addressing patients' CKD-related educational needs, supporting the patient's relationships, honouring the patient's need for control, adjusting to change, and recognising fear of disease and treatment. DISCUSSION: This review highlights the range of psychosocial needs of patients who have CKD without KRT. There are numerous intervention options that clinicians may develop that could benefit patients and address multiple needs, such as group educational programmes.
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