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Adkins, Andrea A change is as good as a holiday - But a holiday is better
Aguiar, Sandie The rate of flushing anticoagulation locks into dual lumen dialysis catheters influences the formation of thrombus
Amega, Beth The nurse practitioner role in CKD disease management in the NT : building on the lessons learnt by others
Amy, Jayne Experience with the Tego™ Luer lock Access Device
Ashcroft, Kim Nutritional management of a patient with sclerosing peritonitis – a case study
Atai, Emelia Sydney West Area Health service, CKD model of care - Towards better detection and management
Ayoub, Abdelbasit Quality of life in dialysis patients living in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Ayoub, Abdelbasit A Criticism of the Hemodialysis Adequacy Concept
Bailey, Robyn Dialysis Allergy – One Mans Dialysis Dilemma
Barker, Nuala A long and winding road: The implementation of Clinical Vision Data Management System in St Vincent's Dialysis Unit, Melbourne
Barrett, Sheemol Are you ready for a change and can big brother help you?
Base, Robyn Haemodiafiltration: Pre Dilution 'v' Post Dilution - A lesson learned or knowledge gained?
Beavis, Jenny Experience with the Tego™ Luer lock Access Device
Bennett, Karen Flexibly meeting paediatric therapy needs-Applying Trusted Principles-Using new Technology
Bennett, Paul Future Dialysis Research Priorities: Have we learnt from the past?
Bennett, Paul Sleep disorders, exercise & haemodialysis
Bennett, Paul The Australian and New Zealand Dialysis Workforce Survey: Knowledge for the future
Best, Jenny Dialysis in the Aged Patient – Appropriateness and Specific Considerations
Bezzant, Annette The Path of Life: Cultural and Ethical Divides
Bezzant, Annette Rhabdomyolysis and Hyperosmolar non- ketotic coma (HONK): A Case Presentation
Black, Kirsten A comparative study of treatment outcomes dependant on model of care for Peritoneal Dialysis
Blong, Anne Chronic Kidney Disease on Palm Island
Bond, Christine The Palliative Patient... that did not die
Bond, Christine Ancient Remedies, Enemas and Hot Baths... through to modern day dialysis, Renal Transplantation and Stem Cell Research
Bond, Christine Ascites paved the way to Peritoneal Dialysis
Bond, Christine As the Population grows... Renal–Surgical Access Rates Soar
Bond, Christine Watching our Renal Patient Population Explode!!!
Bond, Christine Ward 4BR, Acute Renal Inpatient Units...Fantastic Orientation Program and Educational Opportunities Available
Boughey, Mark Palliative care for Indigenous renal clients living in remote Australian settings. A new public health model and services collaboration
Boundy, Kathryn Flexibly meeting paediatric therapy needs-Applying Trusted Principles-Using new Technology
Bowen, Elaine Encouraging Confidence through Independence
Bowen, Elaine Linking the Silos – Acute Renal Services, Chronic Disease Management & Palliative Care
Breugelmans, Leo Sleep disorders, exercise & haemodialysis
Brinkmann, Mada (Aletta) Anyone for a Holiday?
Brown, Leanne A Collaborative approach to CKD management with the Indigenous Wellness Centre
Brown, Mark Quality of Life (QoL) in the St George Dialysis Population
Burnette, Lisa Introducing a novel patient-centred electonic clinical management platform (West Australian Nephrology Database WAND) for CKD management
Buxton, Mary Calciphylaxis - confronting a killer
Cairney, Karen Consider the Carer
Campbell, Patricia The Portable Reverse Osmosis Unit – An anti-bacterial challenge
Campbell, Trish Extended hours in hospital based dialysis centre
Carpenter, Sally Plasma Exchange - sharing our experiences
Champion, Sue Team building - Diaverum style
Chan, Winnie Lanthanum carbonate is an effective hypophosphatemic agent for patients displaying G-I intolerance to sevelamer chloride
Chapman, Emma How many kidney transplants are too many?
Choy, Suet Wan Ironing out the Haemoglobin Bumps – Hb Variability in a Nurse Practitioner-Led Anaemia Management Program
Clark, Rebecca Management of Behaviours of Concern in the Renal Patient Population
Coleman, Sonya Timing of Access placement in patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Improving Patient Outcomes
Cooper, Cindy Are Primary Care Nurse Summaries useful in improving patient outcomes?
Cork, David The challenges of training patients for Home Haemodialysis: Training a patient with psychological disorder
Creighton, Jane A comparative study of treatment outcomes dependant on model of care for Peritoneal Dialysis
Crosby, Carmel Reducing Use of Potassium Dialysate Additives on Haemodialysis - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Curry, Sue Home Training a Sign of the Future for Peritoneal Dialysis
Cutter, Jenny Renal Nursing in The Northern Territory The Red Centre Experience
D'Angelo, Roger Management of Behaviours of Concern in the Renal Patient Population
Dator, Elizabeth Multiple Myeloma: The Impact of Free Light Chain Removal by High Cut Off Therapy
Davey, Rebecca The Evolution of a Haemodialysis Primary Nursing Model to improve patient outcomes
Davey, Rebecca Reducing Use of Potassium Dialysate Additives on Haemodialysis - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Death, Catharine Sydney West Area Health service, CKD model of care - Towards better detection and management
Dermody, Kirsten Introduction of an “Exercise Buddy Programme” into an in-centre Haemodialysis Unit utilising the Hospital Volunteer Organisation
Doss, Fredric Assessing sexual functioning among renal failure patients undergoing dialysis in Auckland District Board (ADHB) using modified Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) questionnaire
Douglas, Bettina The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic Pilot Site – Reporting 2 years’ results
Drewe, Caroline The Palliative Patient... that did not die
Drewe, Caroline High Dependency Discharge into the Community
Drewe, Caroline Pain Management and the Renal Patient
Edmonds, Julie KHAOS - Kidney Health Australia on Stage/Sport
Edwards, Kathleen How many kidney transplants are too many?
Ehrsam, Susanne Anticoagulation in haemodialysis
Ettershank, Marg Do You Know what’s in Your Drains? The Problem of Biofilm Coating Haemodialysis Drains
Faull, Randall Clinical Trial Coordinators: Providing Knowledge for the Future
Fiegert, Chrissy Kimberley Indigenous Kidney Education Package
Flynn, Anna Calciphylaxis Management - Daisy's Experience
Foo, Siew Eng The rate of flushing anticoagulation locks into dual lumen dialysis catheters influences the formation of thrombus
Fortnum, debbie Home Dialysis, the transition to a public-private partnership in W.A
Foster, Judy Challenges of Peritoneal Dialysis Education in the Non-English Speaking Patient
Fracchia, Denise Management of Behaviours of Concern in the Renal Patient Population
Freestone, Karissa Consider the Carer
Fuhrmeister, Keren Innovative Approach :- Taking Rural/Remote Dialysis Patients to the City without moving a mile
Gilbert, Karen The Path of Life: Cultural and Ethical Divides
Gock, Hilton Mortality in the dialysis population- when should pallative care be considered?
Gock, Hilton Ironing out the Haemoglobin Bumps – Hb Variability in a Nurse Practitioner-Led Anaemia Management Program
Goddard, Sue Sink or Swim
Gomersall, Sjaan Introduction of an “Exercise Buddy Programme” into an in-centre Haemodialysis Unit utilising the Hospital Volunteer Organisation
Goodger, Dorte Look how far we have come: Renal Bone Disease Dilemma
Gregory, Debbie Bringing The Policies And Procedures Into The 21st Century: Starting The Manual From Scratch
Gregory, Debbie The Challenge of dialysis behind bars
Gregory, Debra Mortality in the dialysis population- when should pallative care be considered?
Gregory, Debra A long and winding road: The implementation of Clinical Vision Data Management System in St Vincent's Dialysis Unit, Melbourne
Guc, Bronwyn A comparative study of treatment outcomes dependant on model of care for Peritoneal Dialysis
Hamilton, Justin Innovative Approach :- Taking Rural/Remote Dialysis Patients to the City without moving a mile
Hardaker, Ellen Hepatitis B 'The Deadly Pathogen - Protection is Paramount
Harris, Stephen A comparative study of treatment outcomes dependant on model of care for Peritoneal Dialysis
Hartig, Vicki An innovative technique for renal dialysis cannulation receives positive evaluations from the patients and nurses
Harvey, Matthew What are the Transitional Challenges from Student to Registered Nurse and How Does a Graduate Nurse Program Assist?
Harvie, Barbara The role of the ‘online’ Renal Course Tutor: how experienced nephrology nurses can create a new generation of leaders
Harvie, Barbara ID_entity crisis – turning the tide!
Harvie, Barbara Critical Thinking and Critical Reflection
Helle, Seija As the Population grows... Renal–Surgical Access Rates Soar
Henry, Robin The creation of the Transplant Case Manager role
Higham, Leila Management of haemodialysis patients with cardiac related illness in the Ballarat Dialysis Unit with the introduction of telemetry
Hockley, Bronwyn Evolution of Renal Clinical Trials
Hockley, Meg Evolution of Renal Clinical Trials
Hong, Tzu The challenges of training patients for Home Haemodialysis: Training a patient with psychological disorder
Hooper, Anna Clinical Trial Coordinators: Providing Knowledge for the Future
Howard, Kirsten National audit of information about treatment options given to new end-stage kidney disease patients – results from a pilot study
Howard, Kirsten “I saw people on home HD and they looked better.” Patient and carer preferences for treatment of end stage kidney disease: a synthesis of qualitative studies
Hull, Andrew Management of haemodialysis patients with cardiac related illness in the Ballarat Dialysis Unit with the introduction of telemetry
Hyde, Cheryl 24 Hour Telephone Support Service: A Quality Improvement Project
Hyde, Cheryl Home Haemodialysis Training: A New Model of Care
Irish, Ashley Pulse Wave Studies in Renal Patients
Irish, Ashley Introducing a novel patient-centred electonic clinical management platform (West Australian Nephrology Database WAND) for CKD management
James, William The Evolution of a Haemodialysis Primary Nursing Model to improve patient outcomes
James, William Reducing Use of Potassium Dialysate Additives on Haemodialysis - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Jones, Joanne Buttonhole cannulation in adolescents
Jordan, Louise Home Haemodialysis Training: A New Model of Care
Jose, Matthew A comparative study of treatment outcomes dependant on model of care for Peritoneal Dialysis
Josland, Elizabeth Quality of Life (QoL) in the St George Dialysis Population
Kellahan, Sandra Hepatitis B 'The Deadly Pathogen - Protection is Paramount
Kelleher, Michaela Are you ready for a change and can big brother help you?
Kemp, Jo Home Haemodialysis Training: A New Model of Care
Kent, Margaret Encouraging Confidence through Independence
Kimpton, Megan Challenges of Peritoneal Dialysis Education in the Non-English Speaking Patient
King, Yvonne A Holistic Look at Healthcare for the Haemodialysis Patient
Kok, Joanne The rate of flushing anticoagulation locks into dual lumen dialysis catheters influences the formation of thrombus
Kruger, Ann Iron Alert! Reporting Adverse Reactions
Lacey, Jonathan KHAOS - Kidney Health Australia on Stage/Sport
Langham, Robyn The Challenge of dialysis behind bars
Latcham, Patrice "Putting Out Fires" Reducing Burnout in Self Care Haemodialysis
Lauder, David A comparative study of treatment outcomes dependant on model of care for Peritoneal Dialysis
Lee, Anna Iron Alert! Reporting Adverse Reactions
Letton, Caroline Haemodiafiltration: Pre Dilution 'v' Post Dilution - A lesson learned or knowledge gained?
Lewindon, Bernardette The Path of Life: Cultural and Ethical Divides
Lincoln, Vicki The Challenge of dialysis behind bars
Linton, Annette Calciphylaxis Management - Daisy's Experience
Lutters, Lejorben Dialysis Access Coordinators Group New Zealand (DACNZ), a move towards Best Practice and quality care
Maguire, Anne Client empowerment in the haemodialysis setting: the inside story
Maney, Orla Development of a patient education tool for Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation
Manickavasagam, Venkat The Evolution of a Haemodialysis Primary Nursing Model to improve patient outcomes
Mark, Tia Development of a patient education tool for Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation
Maurice, Karolynn Why Bury PD Catheters?
McArdle, Joleen Central venous dressing literature review: Implications for haemodialysis in the tropics
McCallum, David Negative Clinical Behaviours - a four year review
McCullough, Linda Baby Steps: Introduction of a Renal Diabetes Management Program
McDonald, Debra Timing of Access placement in patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Improving Patient Outcomes
McGrail, Linda 24 Hour Telephone Support Service: A Quality Improvement Project
McIvor, Helen Child’s Play……Chucky does dialysis ……or how we managed a “unique” patient in an in-centre haemodialysis unit
McKerral, Cher How many kidney transplants are too many?
McKey, Wendy The Evolution of a Haemodialysis Primary Nursing Model to improve patient outcomes
McNamara, Kathleen Drug trials ‘knowledge for the future’
McNeill, Liz Future Dialysis Research Priorities: Have we learnt from the past?
McNeill, Liz The Australian and New Zealand Dialysis Workforce Survey: Knowledge for the future
Miksa, Alicia Is Dialysis For Me? - Introducing the Concept of Conservative Management into Patient Education Programs
Mirkov, Sanja Implementation of pharmacist medication review clinic for dialysis patients
Moat, Melissa A change is as good as a holiday - But a holiday is better
Moodie, Jo-Anne Against the Grain - A case Study on Nephrotic Syndrome
Moran, Louise Numb Bums on Seats
Moran, Louise Baby Steps: Introduction of a Renal Diabetes Management Program
Morris, Margaret Ironing out the Haemoglobin Bumps – Hb Variability in a Nurse Practitioner-Led Anaemia Management Program
Morton, Rachael National audit of information about treatment options given to new end-stage kidney disease patients – results from a pilot study
Morton, Rachael “I saw people on home HD and they looked better.” Patient and carer preferences for treatment of end stage kidney disease: a synthesis of qualitative studies
Moser, Karen The Evolution of a Haemodialysis Primary Nursing Model to improve patient outcomes
Motlagh, Helena Introduction of an “Exercise Buddy Programme” into an in-centre Haemodialysis Unit utilising the Hospital Volunteer Organisation
Mullins, Kim The Challenge of dialysis behind bars
Mumby, Helen Home Training a Sign of the Future for Peritoneal Dialysis
Murtagh, Camilla Mortality in the dialysis population- when should pallative care be considered?
Mutzelburg, Michelle The Palliative Patient... that did not die
Mutzelburg, Michelle High Dependency Discharge into the Community
Mutzelburg, Michelle Pain Management and the Renal Patient
Norris, Mandy Timing of Access placement in patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Improving Patient Outcomes
O'Flahaerty, Emmet Challenges of Peritoneal Dialysis Education in the Non-English Speaking Patient
OFlaherty, Emmett The Challenge of dialysis behind bars
Oliver, Veronica The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic Pilot Site – Reporting 2 years’ results
Ovenden, Michelle Sleep disorders, exercise & haemodialysis
Palmer, Faye Building Bridges: Opening a new Home Dialysis Unit
Parker, Erica The past, the present and the future - Vascular Access: a necessary evil
Patel, Ramesh The Increasing Demands on our Renal Rover Nurse
Perry, Roxanne Flexibly meeting paediatric therapy needs-Applying Trusted Principles-Using new Technology
Phoon, Richard Sydney West Area Health service, CKD model of care - Towards better detection and management
Pirone, Ky-lee Clinical Trial Coordinators: Providing Knowledge for the Future
Pollard, Jenny Home Haemodialysis Training: A New Model of Care
Potter, Lauren Sleep disorders, exercise & haemodialysis
Quast, Elizabeth Introduction of an “Exercise Buddy Programme” into an in-centre Haemodialysis Unit utilising the Hospital Volunteer Organisation
Quines, Liza Home Haemodialysis Training: A New Model of Care
Radford, Lauren BK Virus in Renal Transplantation: a case presentation and overview
Ranganathan, Dwarakanathan Timing of Access placement in patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Improving Patient Outcomes
Ranganathan, Dwarakanathan BK Virus in Renal Transplantation: a case presentation and overview
Reid, Ewan Standing Orders: A Necessity for Renal Satellite Units?
Reilly, Matthew The Evolution of a Haemodialysis Primary Nursing Model to improve patient outcomes
Robinson, Rob The First Treatment of Calciphylaxis using IV Sodium Thiosulphate at Waikato Hospital
Rounsley, Karen Lanthanum carbonate is an effective hypophosphatemic agent for patients displaying G-I intolerance to sevelamer chloride
Rutherford, Jamie Against the Grain - A case Study on Nephrotic Syndrome
Salem, Lesley Consider the Carer
Salisbury, Anne Timing of Access placement in patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Improving Patient Outcomes
Salisbury, Anne BK Virus in Renal Transplantation: a case presentation and overview
Schoch, Monica The role of the ‘online’ Renal Course Tutor: how experienced nephrology nurses can create a new generation of leaders
Scholte, Paula Not Just Dialysis - Diversional Therapy Incorporated into the Chronic Haemodialysis Setting
Scott, Vanessa Child’s Play……Chucky does dialysis ……or how we managed a “unique” patient in an in-centre haemodialysis unit
Seakins, Susan Renal Transplantation: Past to Present. A Nursing Perspective
Shakespeare, Karen Pulse Wave Studies in Renal Patients
Shanahan, Brenton Reaction to synthetic heamodialysis membrane?
Shao, Julia Challenges of Peritoneal Dialysis Education in the Non-English Speaking Patient
Shaw, Marion Why Bury PD Catheters?
Silvester, Valerie Do You Know what’s in Your Drains? The Problem of Biofilm Coating Haemodialysis Drains
Sinco, Eugene How many kidney transplants are too many?
Skilton, Frances Clinical Trial Coordinators: Providing Knowledge for the Future
Smith, Linda The Palliative Patient... that did not die
Smith, Linda Ancient Remedies, Enemas and Hot Baths... through to modern day dialysis, Renal Transplantation and Stem Cell Research
Smyth, Mikki ID_entity crisis – turning the tide!
Smyth, Wendy An innovative technique for renal dialysis cannulation receives positive evaluations from the patients and nurses
Snelling, Paul National audit of information about treatment options given to new end-stage kidney disease patients – results from a pilot study
Snelling, Paul “I saw people on home HD and they looked better.” Patient and carer preferences for treatment of end stage kidney disease: a synthesis of qualitative studies
Spain, Kristen "Putting Out Fires" Reducing Burnout in Self Care Haemodialysis
Stanley, Melissa The Challenge of dialysis behind bars
Stanley, Melissa Ironing out the Haemoglobin Bumps – Hb Variability in a Nurse Practitioner-Led Anaemia Management Program
Stewart, Suzanne Palliative care for Indigenous renal clients living in remote Australian settings. A new public health model and services collaboration
Still, Gwen The challenges of training patients for Home Haemodialysis: Training a patient with psychological disorder
Swasbrick, Stephanie Renal Transplantation: Past to Present. A Nursing Perspective
Tafe, Lindy Reducing Use of Potassium Dialysate Additives on Haemodialysis - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Talafua, Debbie Extended hours in hospital based dialysis centre
Taylor, Bernadette Timing of Access placement in patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Improving Patient Outcomes
Taylor, Emma Building Bridges: Opening a new Home Dialysis Unit
Tentes, Maria Challenges of Peritoneal Dialysis Education in the Non-English Speaking Patient
Thodey, Marian The First Treatment of Calciphylaxis using IV Sodium Thiosulphate at Waikato Hospital
Thomas, Yvonne Numb Bums on Seats
Tong, Allison “I saw people on home HD and they looked better.” Patient and carer preferences for treatment of end stage kidney disease: a synthesis of qualitative studies
Topouzakis, Marie Bringing The Policies And Procedures Into The 21st Century: Starting The Manual From Scratch
Trew, Jane Team building - Diaverum style
Turner, Graeme People in glass houses should not throw stones
Valentine, Trish Sink or Swim
Venuthurupalli, Sree Krishna Timing of Access placement in patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Improving Patient Outcomes
Venuthurupalli, Sree Krishna BK Virus in Renal Transplantation: a case presentation and overview
Wearne, Maree Kimberley Indigenous Kidney Education Package
Webster, Angela National audit of information about treatment options given to new end-stage kidney disease patients – results from a pilot study
Webster, Angela “I saw people on home HD and they looked better.” Patient and carer preferences for treatment of end stage kidney disease: a synthesis of qualitative studies
Whittle, Andrea A comparative study of treatment outcomes dependant on model of care for Peritoneal Dialysis
Wilson, Carolyn Embracing a new model of care
Winsbury, Alison ID_entity crisis – turning the tide!
Woods, Natasha Are Primary Care Nurse Summaries useful in improving patient outcomes?