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Rehabilitation of patients on recurrent haemodialysis

Suleiman AB 1 , Mohd Zaher ZM 2 , Hamid A 3 , Choo SH 4 , Mok YL 5

Affiliations 

  • 1 Abu Bakar Suleiman, MBBS, FRACP. Consultant Physicians, Department of Nephrology, General Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Zaki Morad Mohd Zaher, MBBS, MRCP. Consultant Physicians, Department of Nephrology, General Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3 Azghari Hamid, Medical Social Worker, Department of Nephrology, General Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 4 Choo Soke Har, SRN. Haemodialysis Nurses, Department of Nephrology, General Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 5 Mok Yoke Lan, SRN. Haemodialysis Nurses, Department of Nephrology, General Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Med J Malaysia, 1984 Mar;39(1):59-64.
PMID: 6513841

Abstract

A survey to assess the degree of occupational and physical rehabilitation was conducted on patients treated on chronic haemodialysis, using the semiquantitative Karnovsky scale. The survey revealed that over 90% of patients achieved good rehabilitation and returned to employment or to household duties. Chronic haemodialysis is effective in prolonging life and most patients were rehabilitated with useful levels of physical activity.

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