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Background:

The global population is aging, leading to a projected increase in elderly individuals requiring long-term care.
End-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence is rising, with a significant portion of these patients residing in nursing home facilities.
This demographic shift necessitates specialized care strategies for vulnerable CKD patients within skilled and long-term care settings.

Discussion:

Effective management of end-stage CKD patients in nursing homes demands a collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach.
Challenges include complex dietary needs, transportation logistics, equipment management, and maintaining Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Addressing cognitive function decline through recreational therapy is crucial for holistic patient well-being.

Key Insights:

A coordinated effort involving dietitians, social workers, therapy staff, recreational therapists, and medical professionals is essential.
Proactive interventions are required to mitigate risks associated with CKD in a nursing home environment.
This patient population presents unique challenges but also opportunities for improved care models and patient outcomes.

Outlook:

Future care models should focus on integrated geriatric nephrology services within nursing home settings.
Enhanced training for healthcare practitioners on managing complex CKD patients in long-term care is recommended.
Research into innovative therapeutic interventions for preserving ADLs and cognitive function in this population is warranted.