Adherence of the carriers of chronic renal disease to the conservative treatment

Authors

  • Maria Carolina Wanderley Costa de Medeiros
  • Maria da Penha Carlos de Sá

Keywords:

Renal Insufficiency Chronic, Diet, Medication Adherence.

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has currently been considered a public health problem. The delay in progression of CKD is a reality that can be achieved by monitoring these patients through a conservative treatment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the adherence of individuals to this treatment by analyzing the influence factors for this. To implement this analysis, we carried out a cross-sectional study involving 72 individuals with CKD stage IV accompanied at the nephrology clinic of the Hospital das Clínicas — UFPE. In this study, we found out that most of the interviewed patients have a low socioeconomic level and lots of difficulties to accomplish the diet and drug therapy. there is a real need to reformulate the treatment of these individuals, promoting a more interdisciplinary approach including educational activities.

Published

2011-02-24

How to Cite

Medeiros, M. C. W. C. de, & Sá, M. da P. C. de. (2011). Adherence of the carriers of chronic renal disease to the conservative treatment. Rev Rene, 12(1). Retrieved from http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/4138

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Section

Research Article

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