J Korean Diabetes.  2013 Mar;14(1):42-45.

Social Welfare Approach for the Patient with Diabetic Nephropathy

• Park SA

Abstract

Patients with diabetic nephropathy have psychological, financial, family and social problems. Given the problems faced by many patients, it is important to understand individual & family characteristics as both the patient and family face a series of adaptive tasks in relation to the illness. Trained social workers can offer tangible ways to help a patient maintain his or her individual integrity and dignity. In addition, a qualified social worker provides services that support and maximize the psychosocial functioning & adjustment of patients with chronic kidney disease and their families. This paper aims to increase diabetes educators' understandings of the social welfare approach for patients with diabetic nephropathy.

Keyword

Diabetic nephropathies; Chronic kidney failure; Social welfare approach

MeSH Terms

Diabetic Nephropathies
Family Characteristics
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Social Problems
Social Welfare
Social Workers

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