Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Apr 2017
ReviewThe Relationship between Fatigue and Depression in Adults with End-Stage Renal Disease on Chronic In-Hospital Hemodialysis: A Scoping Review.
Fatigue and depression are two prominent concerns in patients on in-hospital hemodialysis (IHHD) that have recently been identified as research priorities in the nephrology community. Although they are often reported to co-exist, no synthesis of the literature examining their relationship is available. ⋯ Current literature on this topic is dominated by cross-sectional studies, which support the existence of an association between fatigue and depression in IHHD patients in various practice settings and subpopulations. Numerous multivariable analyses have been performed which suggest the association remains after adjustment for confounding factors. However, there is generally a dearth of longitudinal or interventional literature to clarify the nature of the relationship over time. Current literature is sufficient to justify routine screening for depression in IHHD patients who present with fatigue. Future research should aim to clarify the nature of the relationship over time in IHHD patients, explore mediators and modifiers of the relationship, and investigate the effects of interventions.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Apr 2017
ReviewThe Relationship between Fatigue and Depression in Adults with End-Stage Renal Disease on Chronic In-Hospital Hemodialysis: A Scoping Review.
Fatigue and depression are two prominent concerns in patients on in-hospital hemodialysis (IHHD) that have recently been identified as research priorities in the nephrology community. Although they are often reported to co-exist, no synthesis of the literature examining their relationship is available. ⋯ Current literature on this topic is dominated by cross-sectional studies, which support the existence of an association between fatigue and depression in IHHD patients in various practice settings and subpopulations. Numerous multivariable analyses have been performed which suggest the association remains after adjustment for confounding factors. However, there is generally a dearth of longitudinal or interventional literature to clarify the nature of the relationship over time. Current literature is sufficient to justify routine screening for depression in IHHD patients who present with fatigue. Future research should aim to clarify the nature of the relationship over time in IHHD patients, explore mediators and modifiers of the relationship, and investigate the effects of interventions.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Apr 2017
ReviewAssessing Palliative Care Content in Dementia Care Guidelines: A Systematic Review.
Families of persons with dementia continue to report unmet needs during end of life (EOL). Strategies to improve care and quality of life for persons with dementia include development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and an integrative palliative approach. ⋯ The lack of content surrounding grief represents a gap for this population at high risk for complicated grief and chronic sorrow. Results of this review require attention by CPG developers and researchers to develop evidence-based recommendations surrounding spiritual care, EOL, and grief.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Apr 2017
ReviewAssessing Palliative Care Content in Dementia Care Guidelines: A Systematic Review.
Families of persons with dementia continue to report unmet needs during end of life (EOL). Strategies to improve care and quality of life for persons with dementia include development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and an integrative palliative approach. ⋯ The lack of content surrounding grief represents a gap for this population at high risk for complicated grief and chronic sorrow. Results of this review require attention by CPG developers and researchers to develop evidence-based recommendations surrounding spiritual care, EOL, and grief.