Mapping the UK renal psychosocial workforce: the first comprehensive workforce survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging evidence of psychosocial problems in CKD patients has led to an acceptance that a focus on the emotional wellbeing of the patient should be included in the provision of comprehensive CKD care. It is unclear if an increased attention for psychosocial needs in guidelines and policy documents has led to a rise in psychosocial staffing levels or change in composition of staff since the last workforce mapping in 2002. This paper offers a critical analysis and in-depth discussion of findings and their implications, in addition to providing an international perspective and exposing gaps in current knowledge.

Methods

Data on psychosocial staffing levels was taken from a survey based on the Scottish Renal Association's (SRA) staffing survey that was sent to all un

SUBMITTER: Seekles ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6427898 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature