[What role can the psychologist have in patient education in nephrology? An out-center example]

Nephrol Ther. 2013 Jun;9(3):166-70. doi: 10.1016/j.nephro.2012.12.001. Epub 2013 Jan 16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This article presents the experience of a psychologist in the development of a multidisciplinary and collective Therapeutic Patient Education program for dialysis patients in out-center (self-dialysis). The role of the psychologist is situated at different levels: construction of the program, animation and co-animation of interventions and evaluation of the program.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Communication*
  • Nephrology / education*
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Professional Role / psychology*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Psychology*
  • Renal Dialysis / psychology