Hemodialysis for Chronic Renal Failure
Authors: EILEEN J. SHEA
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1965)

Article1 March 1965Hemodialysis for Chronic Renal FailureIV. Psychological ConsiderationsEILEEN J. SHEA, R.N., M.S.N., DONALD F. BOGDAN, M.D., RICHARD B. FREEMAN, M.D., GEORGE E. SCHREINER, M.D., F.A.C.P.EILEEN J. SHEA, R.N., M.S.N.Search for more papers by this author, DONALD F. BOGDAN, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, RICHARD B. FREEMAN, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, GEORGE E. SCHREINER, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-62-3-558 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTechnical, biochemical, and ethical problems related to a chronic hemodialysis program have been reviewed in three publications from this institution (1-3). A review of experience would be incomplete, however, without some reference to the psychiatric status of the patients on the program. From a subjective point of view of the patient, the emotional reaction to the need for chronic dialysis may represent the greatest obstacle to successful rehabilitation. Brief reference to this subject has been made in previous reports from this (4-5) and other centers (6-8), but there has been no general review of the subject. This report summarizes our...References1. FREEMANMAHERSCHREINER RBJFGE: Hemodialysis for chronic renal failure. I. Technical considerations. Ann. Intern. Med. 62: 519, 1965. LinkGoogle Scholar2. MAHERFREEMANSCHREINER JFRBGE: Hemodialysis for chronic renal failure. II. Biochemical and clinical aspects. Ann. Intern. Med. 62: 535, 1965. LinkGoogle Scholar3. SCHREINERMAHER GEJF: Hemodialysis for chronic renal failure. III. Medical, moral, and ethical, and socio-economic problems. Ann. Intern. Med. 62: 551, 1965. LinkGoogle Scholar4. 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Charles C Thomas, Springfield, Ill., 1961. Google Scholar10. KENNEDYLINTONRENFREWLUKEDINWOODIE ACALSRGA: The pathogenesis and prevention of cerebral dysfunction during dialysis. Lancet 1: 790, 1964. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar11. KENNEDYLINTONLUKERENFREW ACALRGS: Electroencephalographic changes during hemodialysis. Lancet 1: 408, 1963. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar12. DOSSETOROHDAYESPAPPIUS JBJHLHM: Brain urea and water changes with rapid hemodialysis in uremic dogs. Trans. Amer. Soc. Artif. Intern. Organs 10: 323, 1964. MedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: EILEEN J. SHEA, R.N., M.S.N.; DONALD F. BOGDAN, M.D.; RICHARD B. FREEMAN, M.D.; GEORGE E. SCHREINER, M.D., F.A.C.P.Affiliations: Washington, D. C.From the Clinical Study Unit and the Psychiatry Liaison and Consultative Services, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D. C.A portion of this work was conducted through the Georgetown University Study Unit supported by grant FR-60 from the National Institutes of Health, U. S. Public Health Service, Bethesda, Md.Dr. Freeman was supported in this study by the Heart Disease Control Program, Bureau of State Services, U. S. Public Health Service, Washington, D. C.Requests for reprints should be addressed to Richard B. Freeman, M.D., Renal & Electrolyte Division, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20007. 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WRIGHT, M.D., PATRICIA SAND, PH.D., GOODHUE LIVINGSTON, PH.D. 1 March 1965Volume 62, Issue 3Page: 558-563KeywordsCardiovascular therapyEmotionsInsomniaLongitudinal studiesMedical dialysisMedical servicesPrevention, policy, and public healthRenal failure ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 March 1965 PDF downloadLoading ...