It is very difficult to measure the quality of care in dialysis patients because it cannot be scaled or held against a measuring tape and can be able to analyze its composition. There are no direct measures of quality of care. Modification of physical stressors, improved support to dialysis patients, enhancing the quality of dialysis procedure provided by the treatment team, upgrading the facilities and equipment, and adaptation of an interdisciplinary approach are all believed to improve the care services. Still, we must keep in mind that for many dialysis patient’s quality of lives is more important than hospitalization. When patients and healthcare teams work together quality of care goals can be easily achieved associated with better survival and better patient's perceived quality of life. Quality of life plays a very important role in every patient’s life and healthcare providers must understand the needs and requirements of patients which help to improve the care services provided to them.
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Phosphorus & Dialysis: The Most Neglected Mineral Which Causes Chronic Disorder In Dialysis Patients
Phosphorus is present plentiful in our body next to calcium and it plays a very important role in bone metabolism energy metabolism and formation of cells. It is richly present in our teeth and bones. Our body utilizes phosphorus to keep our bones and teeth’s strong, to provide energy by helping to break down fat protein and carbohydrates, as a source to produce hormones and mainly maintain normal pH balance of our body.
Heart Disease in Dialysis Patients
Although hemodialysis is a safe procedure for removing excess waste materials and fluid in kidney failure patients, the leading cause of death in dialysis patients is sudden heart attack.
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