Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating progressive illness that affects more than
10% of the world's population. In this literature review, we discussed the roles of nutritional …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes various complications that significantly impact a
patient's overall well-being and quality of life. Sleep disorders are a particularly common …

Background: Chronic insomnia is common in patients undergoing in-center hemodialysis,
yet there is limited evidence on effective treatments for this population. Objective: To …

Objectives Patients' and caregivers' physical and mental health may interact. The theory of
dyadic illness management holds that patients and caregivers should be regarded as a …

Objective Poor sleep quality adversely affects the overall well-being and outcomes of
patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, it has not been well studied in …

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the influence of perceived stress, self-
acceptance and social support on insomnia among hemodialysis patients in China. Methods …

Background Epidemiological evidence relating sleep disorders to end-stage renal disease
(ESRD) has been obscure. The present study is sought to examine the association between …

Constipation is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in patients with chronic kidney
disease (CKD). However, our understanding of its epidemiology and management in CKD is …

Purpose Xerosis and pruritus are common chronic dermatological disorders among dialysis
and diabetic patients that are frequently underdiagnosed or neglected, which can impact the …

Introduction: Among patients on hemodialysis (HD), physical frailty and sleep disturbances
are not only common but also associated with adverse outcomes. The aim of this study was …