The role of the health care team in the implementation of the National Kidney Foundation-Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative: A case study

Authors
Callahan, MB Bender, K McNeely, M
Citation
Mb. Callahan et al., The role of the health care team in the implementation of the National Kidney Foundation-Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative: A case study, ADV RENAL R, 6(1), 1999, pp. 42-51
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
ADVANCES IN RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY
ISSN journal
10734449 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
42 - 51
Database
ISI
SICI code
1073-4449(199901)6:1<42:TROTHC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
The National Kidney Foundation-Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-DO QI) provides an opportunity to review multidisciplinary practice in end-sta ge renal disease settings across the country. The role of the nephrology nu rse, nephrology technician, renal dietitian, and nephrology social worker a re reviewed through a case presentation referencing NKF-DOQI Guidelines. Ea ch discipline provides an overview of its respective assessments and interv entions focused on improving the patient's outcome. (C) 1999 by the Nationa l Kidney Foundation, Inc.