Designing Nephrology Social Work Interventions to Improve Self-Management and Adherence Based on the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study.

Abstract

Along with other studies, the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study demonstrates that adherence to treatment has been shown to impact morbidity and mortality for people with chronic kidney disease. Dialysis treatment teams continue to seek ways to help patients understand the short- and long-term effects of nonadherence to medical recommendations. This article highlights nephrology social work interventions designed to improve patient self-management skills through cognitive behavioral techniques.