[Selected aspects of rehabilitation programs for hemodialyzed patients in the United States]

Przegl Lek. 2000;57(11):680-1.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The purpose of the paper was to evaluate some aspects of U.S. rehabilitation programs, and medical health systems legislatives initiatives in the patients with end-stage renal diseases treated with hemodialysis. We signalized potential problems, and complications of rehabilitation in such group of patients. The potential improvement in quality of life after intradialysis, and interdialysis rehabilitation was discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / rehabilitation*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Occupational Therapy / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Physical Therapy Modalities / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Poland
  • Quality of Life*
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • United States