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Maintenance of employment on dialysis
S Rasgon1, A James-Rogers, B Chemleski
1Department of Nephrology, Southern California-Permanente Medical Group, Los Angeles Medical Center 90027, USA.
Advances in Renal Replacement Therapy
|April 1, 1997
Abstract:
This article describes the components of a multidisciplinary effort focused on promoting, among other goals, continued employment during end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treatment. The education and guidance of the patient begin during the pre-ESRD period, intensify through dialysis treatment, and continue even through posttransplantation follow-up. Such focused programs support patients in retaining their usual lifestyle, staying in their current jobs where possible, and maximizing self-esteem and quality of life.