Measuring fatigue
in haemodialysis patients: The factor structure of the Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire (CFQ)
This two - arm parallel group feasibility randomised controlled trial will determine whether a fully powered efficacy trial is achievable by examining the feasibility of recruitment, acceptability and potential benefits of a cognitive - behavioural therapy (CBT)- based intervention for fatigue among in -
centre haemodialysis patients.
Introduction Fatigue is one of the most common and disabling symptoms in end - stage kidney disease, particularly among in - centre
haemodialysis patients.
A handheld reader (top right) wirelessly powers and interrogates a tiny blood - pressure sensor embedded inside a prosthetic graft, inserted in this case as a conduit
for haemodialysis in a patient with kidney failure.
Kidney Failure Kidney Failure means chronic Irreversible failure of both kidneys to function, as a result of which
regular haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or renal transplantation is initiated.
Methods We aim to recruit 40 adult patients undergoing in - centre
haemodialysis at secondary care outpatient dialysis units, who meet clinical levels of fatigue.
Cognitive - behavioural therapy (CBT) for renal fatigue (BReF): a feasibility randomised - controlled trial of CBT for the management of fatigue
in haemodialysis (HD) patients
Oral supplementation of branched - chain amino acid improves nutritional status in elderly patients on chronic
haemodialysis.