Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Mariana Couri

Publications

• Research Article
  Application of Meditation Techniques in Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis Therapy
  Author(s): Elisabete Kawakami, Maria Cristina de Andrade, Mariana Couri, Elaine de Siqueira Sales and Roberto CardosoElisabete Kawakami, Maria Cristina de Andrade, Mariana Couri, Elaine de Siqueira Sales and Roberto Cardoso
  
  Over the past 40 years, practice of meditation has increased considerably in the West, and has been used as a complementary therapy for a variety of diseases. Today, it is the third most commonly used complementary alternative therapy in American children and adults. Several studies have shown its beneficial effect on conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Stress affects the quality of life, not only in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis, but also on their caregivers. A growing number of CKD patients depend on non-professional health caregivers, such as family and friends. However, the needs of caregivers are often neglected and under-prioritized. Considering the heavy burden caregivers of patients with chronic disease need to carry and.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000232

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