Dialysis

Choose either Topic A or Topic B
Topic A)
Location Choices for Dialysis Modality
Having dialysis at home has been identified as an important aspect for
Australian and New Zealand dialysis clients (Morton et al 2011 available
through Unit Reading list). Currently the majority of dialysis clients
undertake their dialysis in hospital and satellite centres (ANZDATA 2018*).
Analyse why this discrepancy may occur. What would be the long-term
advantages, of a closer alignment between preference and reality, for
individual health care and the health system?
*ANZDATA Registry, 41st Report, Chapter 2: Prevalence of End Stage Kidney Disease.
Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry. www.anzdata.org.au
Or
Topic B)
Set your own topic.
This is your opportunity to explore an area of particular interest within
Self-Management in Renal Nursing. To do this effectively you will need
to read widely in the literature to discover possible alternative
perspectives in the wider (global) nephrology community.
You will need to contact your lecturer to negotiate your plan.
Final Directions (both topics)
You must clearly demonstrate your understanding of the concepts
presented in this unit.
What recommendations would you make to bring about any
improvements?