Empowerment in outpatient care for patients with chronic kidney disease - from the family member's perspective

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Family members of persons with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease may experience feelings of vulnerability and insecurity as the disease follows its course. Against this background, the aim of the present study was to explore empowe...

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Main Authors: Malm Dan, Wikby Kerstin, Nygårdh Annette, Ahlstrom Gerd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Nursing
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6955/10/21