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Existential and supportive care needs among patients with chronic kidney disease
Sara N Davison1, Gian S Jhangri
1Division of Nephrology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. sara.davison@ualberta.ca
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|August 27, 2010
Summary
Most chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients experience significant spiritual and supportive care needs. These needs are common and require attention from healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Psychology
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is linked to spiritual distress and a search for meaning.
- Patient spiritual needs in CKD are largely under-researched.
- Understanding these needs is crucial for holistic patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the nature and prevalence of spiritual and supportive care needs in CKD patients.
- To identify potential predictors of these unmet needs.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study was conducted.
- 253 patients with CKD participated.
- Spiritual and supportive care needs were assessed using standardized questionnaires.
Main Results:
- A majority of CKD patients reported spiritual needs (69.1%) and supportive care needs (91.4%).
- Significant proportions experienced high spiritual needs (32%) and high supportive care needs (37%).
- No demographic or clinical factors predicted the level of spiritual or supportive care needs.
Conclusions:
- CKD patients have substantial spiritual and supportive care needs.
- The absence of clear predictors emphasizes the need to assess all CKD patients for unmet needs.
- Healthcare providers must address spiritual needs to enhance the quality of care for CKD patients.
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