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Educating & Preparing Dialysis Patients for Transplantation Nicole M. Pinkerton, MA, MFT Consultant, Development & Education. Advantages of Transplantation. Better quality of life - freedom from dialysis Avoid long-term complications of dialysis Higher energy levels - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Educating & Preparing Dialysis Patients for
TransplantationNicole M. Pinkerton, MA, MFT
Consultant, Development & Education
Advantages of Transplantation Better quality of life - freedom from
dialysis
Avoid long-term complications of dialysis
Higher energy levels
Less dietary and fluid restrictions
Research has shown…
…the less time on dialysis the better the transplant results
Difficulty Accessing Some have difficulty accessing
transplantation Lack of information about transplantation Not referred to transplant center Common to emotions
Denial Anger Fear Depression Anxiety
Transplant Process The Transplant Process can be
overwhelming Evaluation requires doctor’s visits and follow-up Long wait time for an organ A transplanted organ requires constant self-care
Often patients struggle going through the process, however, education and support can help.
The Reality
Takes time to adjust
Adjustment period can be difficult
Knowing what to expect can help
Being prepared can make the adjustment easier
Comprehensive Education is Needed to:
Help patients gain access to transplantation
Allow patients to make an informed decision about what is best for them
Help patients navigate through the process
Be prepared in what to expect and how to care for a transplant
One-on-One Kidney Transplant Education Program
Designed to meet the needs of the individual
Provided at dialysis center during dialysis
For patients, by recipients – shared experience
Listen and provide support Education given a little
each time over a couple of months
Evaluations show success
Increase access to transplantation Inform about all aspects of transplantation Increase in being proactive in caring for health Consideration of living donation Better understanding of what to expect More hopeful about future
How To Learn More
Transplant Evaluation and Doctor’s Appointments
Educational Materials Seminars, Conferences, and Support Groups Nonprofit Organizations Internet How to Learn More about Transplantation and Resource Handouts are
available after presentation
In Summary Dialysis Patients benefit
from: Education about treatment
options Getting Support Communicating with
healthcare professionals and peers
Being Motivated to care for self
Sincere Thanks!Sincere Thanks!
For more information about transplantation, contact:
Nicole Pinkerton, MA, MFTMendez National Institute of
Transplantation213.413.2779 ext 170nicole.pinkerton@transplantation.
com