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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2010

Effects of teaching programme on quality of life for patients with end-stage renal disease
Management of anaemia in chronic kidney disease
Survey on violence and aggression prevention and management strategies in European renal units
Correlation of PeriScreen Strip results and WCC count in PD peritonitis
Towards Greener Dialysis: A Case Study to Illustrate and Encourage the Salvage of Reject Water.
One unit’s experiences when establishing buttonhole technique, with analysis of reasons for failure of procedure: A report.
The changes and difficulties experienced by patients using steroids

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal Supplement 1.2010

Clinical Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease.
Cardio-Renal Syndromes
Pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to renal dysfunction in chronic heart failure
Lipids in Chronic Kidney Disease
The diabetic CKD patient – a major cardiovascular challenge
Influence of dialysis therapies in the development of cardiac disease in CKD
Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Death in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
The association of CKD-MBD and cardiovascular risk
Screening for cardiovascular disease in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease
Practical Management of Diet and Lifestyle Interventions for people with Diabetes or Cardiovascular Disease.
Anaemia management in cardio renal disease
Importance of Renin-Angiotensin Blockade in Patients with Cardio-Renal Disease
Coronary Revascularisation in Chronic Kidney Disease Part 1: Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Revascularisation in Chronic Kidney Disease Part II: Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease – an integrated care approach
Cardiovascular disease in renal transplant recipients.
Atherosclerotic renovascular disease and the heart
Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Weight loss in obese patients with chronic kidney disease: who and how ?

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2010
Full text available on Wiley InterScience.
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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 4.2009

Dechlorination by ultraviolet radiation: A suitable alternative to activated carbon in dialysis water systems?
Implementing the Buttonhole method using the Biohole^® peg in a busy dialysis unit.
Observational study on markers of cardiovascular risk in renal patient: conventional haemodialysis vs. haemofiltration on line
The Australian and New Zealand dialysis workforce study in the international context
Vascular dialysis access flow measurement: early intervention through early detection
Hypertension Management: Lifestyle Interventions in a Transcultural Context
Use of Gadolinium for Carotid Artery Angiography and Stenting in Patients with Renal Insufficiency.

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2009 Supplement 2
Evolution of IV iron compounds over the last century Iron therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease: current controversies Is Normalising Haemoglobin in Patients with CKD Harmful and if so, Why? Going Upstream: The implication and opportunities of early detection Creative Iron Management – a practical guide An evidence-based approach to anaemia management in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease
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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 3.2009

Editorial: “Everyone should buttonhole”: A novel technique for a regional Australian renal service.
Needle-stick injury: a novel intervention to reduce the occupational health and safety risk in the haemodialysis setting.
A survey of stress, job satisfaction and burnout among haemodialysis staff.
The burnout and exhaustion levels of nurses working in haemodialysis units.
Assessing and training patients on peritoneal dialysis in their own homes can influence better practice.
Crohn's disease and secondary amyloidosis: early complication?
Continuing Education Article - Management of co-morbid diseases in a patient with established renal failure.
Evaluation of psychological outcomes following the intervention ‘teaching group’: study on predialysis patients.

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2009

Editorial: Patients’ experience of transition onto haemodialysis: a qualitative study.
Official Recommendations for Quality of Fluids in Dialysis – the need for standardisation
Cannulation Practice Patterns in haemodialysis vascular access: Predictors for unsuccessful cannulation
Comparison of intravenous iron sucrose versus low molecular weight iron dextran in chronic kidney disease
Acute renal failure - methods of treatment in the Intensive Care Unit
Vascular Access Management II: AVF/AVG Cannulation Techniques and Complications

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2009 Supplement 1

Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder - a new term for a new approach
Trends and Consequences of Mineral Bone Disorder in Haemodialysis Patients: Lessons from the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS)
The use of phosphate binders from contributors to the European Practice Database
Soft bones and hard arteries - can we reverse the trend in CKD
Vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease: a clinical review
Vascular Calcification: Lessons from scientific models
Pathogenesis of secondary hyperparathyroidism; a key component of mineral and bone disorders of chronic kidney disease.
Vitamin D metabolism and vitamin D traditional and non-traditional, target organs: implications for kidney patients
Update on the treatment of chronic kidney disease, mineral and bone disorder.
Oral phosphate binders for the management of serum phosphate levels in dialysis patients
Early initiation of phosphate lowering dietary therapy in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease
Phosphate management- dietitian’s perspective
Patients’ satisfaction with information about Phosphate-Binding Medication
Should dialysate calcium concentration be standardised or individualised?
Relation between Anthropometric Parameters and Bone Mineral Density among haemodialysis patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Anaemia and Mineral Bone Disorder in CKD. A review of the current literature and implications for clinical nursing practice
Phosphate Control: Who, How and When? A comment from a Senior dietitian
Managing bone mineral disorders in CKD. An overview of the therapeutic armatarium.

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2009
Full text available on Wiley InterScience.
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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 4.2008

The use of Pharmaceuticals for dialysis patients. How well do we know our patients’ allergies?
Blood Borne Virus – Innovative approach to evaluate, prevent cross-transmission in dialysis units
Atheromatous Renovascular Disease: overview and challenges
Research into pain perception with arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannulation
Raising awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease among South Asians and Primary Care - the ABLE project.
Venous needle dislodgement: how to minimize the risks
Advanced Glycation End products in renal failure: an overview.
Impact of heparin locking frequency on preventing temporary dialysis catheter dysfunction in haemodialysis patients
Continuing Education Article - Patient Management in Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 4 to 5

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2008

Nurses' knowledge and practice of vascular access infection control in haemodialysis patients in the republic of Ireland
A successful anaemia management algorithm that achieves and maintains optimum haemoglobin status
Can using a questionnaire for assessment of home visits to peritoneal dialysis patients make a difference to the treatment outcome?
Milk-Alkali syndrome associated with excessive ingestion of Rennie® Case reports
Should renal nurses be aware of water quality?
New choices for patients needing kidney transplantation across antibody barriers
Patient experience of dialysis refusal or withdrawal – a review of the literature
Continuing Education: Vascular Access Management 1: An Overview
EDTNA-ERCA Journal Club Discussion (Autumn 2007)
“Buttonhole cannulation: Should this become the default technique for dialysis patients with native fistulas?”

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2008

Relation of Demographic, Clinic and Biochemical Parameters to Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis
Shortness of breath during dialysis – a role of bicarbonate in dialysis fluid?
Haemodialysis for Children under the Age of Two Years
The use of intradialytic parenteral nutrition in acutely ill haemodialysed patients
Nurse stress in hospital and satellite haemodialysis units
Noise and Acoustics in Renal Units and Hospitals
Information topics important to chronic kidney disease patients: a systematic review
New ways to approach the recruitment crisis in Renal Nursing in New South Wales Australia
Auxiliary Table for GFR estimation according to the MDRD Formula

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 4.2007

Changing European CKD Trends: A Call to Action
A haemodialysis exercise program using novel exercise equipment
Polysomnographic evidence of sleep apnea disorders in lean and overweight hemodialysis patients
Patient education in peritoneal dialysis An observational study in Italy
Can increased dietary fibre reduce laxative requirement in peritoneal dialysis patients?
Thirst distress and interdialytic weight gain: a study on a sample of haemodialysis patients
Addressing the challenges of renal anaemia: how nurses can make a difference
Taking care of the caregiver: Support groups for nephrology nurses
The Journal Club

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 3.2007

Educational Information to patients and caregivers in paediatric kidney transplant
Hyperkalaemia and hemodialysis patients: electrocardiographic changes
Dialysis and the Environment: comparing home and unit based haemodialysis
Hydroxyethylstarch solutions versus saline for the treatment of intradialytic hypotension
Renal Anaemia: Recent Developments and Future Directions for Improved Management
Educational needs for blood pressure control in chronic kidney disease
The challenges encountered during a collaborative research
How to prevent progression to end stage renal disease
Kidney Failure Stabilizes After An Increase over 2 Decades

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2007

Continuous blood volume monitoring and "dry weight" assessment
Relative Blood Volume based Biofeedback during Haemodialysis
Microbiological monitoring of dialysis water systems - which culture method?
Needle Stick Injuries - Risk from Blood Contact in Dialysis
Calciphylaxis: Calcific Uraemic Arteriolopathy. A case study
Evaluation of response to various erythropoiesis - stimulating proteins using anemia management software
Selection of donor and organ viability criteria: expanding donation criteria

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2007

Renal Specific Secondary Hypertension
Improving the Nutritional Condition of Infants and Young Children Undergoing Hemodialysis
Education of Transplanted Women for Prevention of Unplanned Pregnancy Following Kidney Transplantation
Client Attitudes Towards Home Dialysis Therapy
Quality of Life Research: A Valuable Tool for Nephrology Nurses
An Exploratory Study of Patient's Feelings about Asking Healthcare Professionals to Wash their Hands
Dialysis Nurses for Palliative Care
The Need for Care Co-ordination in an Ageing Dialysis Population

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 3.2006

A Care Pathway For The End Of Life In A Renal Setting
A clinic to prevent the deterioration of renal insufficiency
Farewell from our English Co-editor (Editorial)
Improving quality of assistance and outcome in critically ill patients with acute renal failure
Is potential equalisation in HD treatments necessary?
Living with a haemodialysis machine
Management of Vascular Access: Monitoring and Surveillance
Nutritional status and handgrip strength in pre-dialysis patients
Patient education in pre-dialysis - Patient Led Forums
Quality of life in chronic kidney disease
Recruitment and Retention Audit: Training does make a difference
The technology behind the improvement in anaemia management
Ultra violet absorbance on-line measurement utilized to monitor clinical events during haemodialysis

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2006

Caring For People Who Are Dying On Renal Wards: A Retrospective Study
Developing the European Core Curriculum in Renal Technology
Dialysis: Prolonging Life or Prolonging Dying? Ethical, legal and professional considerations for end of life decision making
Earthquake in Pakistan – the Renal Disaster Relief Task Force in action
Editorial (Althea Mahon)
Letter to the editor - Why Clown-doctors are needed in paediatric wards
Meaning of illness and illness representations, crucial factors to integral care
Merits and limitations of continuous blood volume monitoring during haemodialysis: Summary of the EDTNA/ERCA Journal Club discussion, Winter 2005
Monitoring of dialysis water systems – is there a need for increased sampling?
Symptom management in patients with Established Renal Failure managed without dialysis
The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training on Anxiety Levels and Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2006

A new Internet Resource for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Comparison of Renal Care Practice in Europe: Centre and Patient Characteristics
Development of indicators to measure differences European variation of nursing activities
Editorial Comment
European Practice Database in Belgium
European Practice in Haemodialysis: Results of the EPD
European Study on Epidemiology and Management of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection in the Haemodialysis Population. Part 3: Prevalence and Incidence
Infection Control Practice Across Europe: Results of the EPD
Paediatric Access Care in Europe: Results of the Paediatric Access Care (PAC) Project
Sero-conversion of HCV Negative Patients: A European study on the Epidemiology and Management of HCV Haemodialysis Patients
The Research Board of EDTNA/ERCA: Research Activities and Deliverables
Transplant Practice in Europe: Selection of Patients

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 4.2005

A study of dietary knowledge and its religious relationship in patients receiving haemodialysis
At the EDTNA/ERCA conference in Vienna this year, the following paper won the 'Best Manuscript Award'
Building on the past - Challenging the future: Will genomics provide the solution to hypertension?
Can we delay the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) by improving collaboration between renal units and primary care teams?
Editorial
Expanding the donor pool- we need more living donors
Is Ultraviolet Radiation on haemodialysis RO water beneficial?
Pre-dialysis application of the Glucose Infusion Test for recirculation detection
Summary of the EDTNA/ERCA Journal Club discussion: Summer 2005
The best game is the waiting game
The cessation of dialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease: developing an appropriate evidence base for practice
The use of telemedicine to assess and advise patients regarding dietary treatment of hyperphosphataemia.

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 3.2005

A Haemodialysis Nutritional Screening Tool for Nurses - A Pilot Study
A review of the updated European Best Practice Guidelines for the management of anaemia in patients with chronic renal failure.
Anaemia as an Early Predictor for Diabetic Renal Disease?
Compliance in Hypertension
DOPPS Editorial
Evaluating staff and student experiences of multidisciplinary continuous professional development via distance-learning
Implementing Nurse Prescribing within the Haemodialysis Unit
On-line Clearance Monitoring for blood access management
Perceptions and Experiences of Pre-dialysis Patients
Simple pressure measurement is not reliable in detection of access stenosis in native AV fistulas
Summary of the EDTNA/ERCA Journal Club discussion: Spring 2005

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2005

The effects of cultural diversity on providing health services
2004/2 EDTNA/ERCA Journal Club Discussion Summary
A World Perspective on renal care: The challenges of prevention and treatment
Accidental acute metabolic acidosis due to inappropriate selection of bicarbonate concentrate
Analysis of rt-PA Infusion in Tunnelled Dialysis Catheters
Confronting and Eradicating an Epidemic of Bacteraemia
Continuous Education Section
Current practice in renal anaemia management: two multinational surveys
Joint Working with Hospice Teams – A Renal Collaborative Approach
Microbial contamination of haemodialysis catheter connections
The European Post-Basic Core Curriculum (PBCC) 2nd Edition
Time’s arrow in Nephrology: the discovery of the kidney

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2005

A pre-training assessment tool for home dialysis (JPAT)
Comparison of the Q of L Perceived by Ch. HD Ptns & Family Members
Editor's message
Effect of Terror on Patients and Staff in Dialysis Department
European Practice Database: Results from Greece
HD at home the client experience of self treatment
National European Practice Database results of UK and Italy
Prevention of abdominal dialysate leaks with exercise in capd patients
Staphylococcal infections in PD Monitoring, screening and prevention
Target weight assessment in chronic HD patients
The conductivity of dialysis fluid
The influence of the variations in blood flow and dialysate flow on the HD Adequacy

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 4.2004

2004/1 EDTNA/ERCA Renal Care Journal Discussion Summary
A descriptive analysis of sleep disturbances in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing HD.
An integrated vascular management programme.
An investigation into stress levels amongst renal nurses
Continuous Education Section. Prevention of renal failure
Editorial
Establishing nephrology nursing specialization in Japan: a matter of urgency
Late somatic and psycho-social consequences of renal insufficiency in children.
Living Kidney Experiences: Implications for Counselling
Nursing Care for Dialysis Patients in Japan
Our dilemma: the self-marginal people
Pain Degree and Skin Damage During Arterio-Venous Fistula Punction
Public Awareness and Acceptance of Tissue and Organ Donation
Statistic Corner
The challenge of kidney transplantation among minority ethnic groups in the UK

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 3.2004

Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetic Dialysis Patients
Care and management of diabetic nephropathy (moderate to advanced renal involvement).
Choice of Renal Replacement Therapy in patients with diabetic End Stage Renal disease
Coping and living Well with Diabetes and Nephropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy - Who Cares?
Foot Care Education in Renal Patients with Diabetes
Management of diabetic nephropathy: epidemiology of diabetes in nephropathy, pathogenesis of nephropathy and factors influencing the progression of nephropathy.
Nutritional counselling for diabetic renal patients
Overview of current therapy in diabetes mellitus
Patient and Professional Partnership in Diabetic Nephropathy
The Developing Role of the Renal Diabetes Nurse
Transplant Strategies for Diabetic Renal Patients
Vascular Access for dialysis in diabetic patients
When to start dialysis in diabetic patients?

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2004

European Practice Database: Comparative results of the year 1 pilot project
Editorial
EDTNA/ERCA Vascular Access Recommendations for Nephrology Nurses
EDTNA/ERCA Water Guidelines - Carbon
European Practice Database in the Czech Republic
European Study on Epidemiology and the Management of HCV in the Haemodialysis Population
Management of renal anaemia: Comparison of practice in the Czech Republic and Northern England
Nephrotoxicity and Medecines
Overview of Study Projects of the Research Board
Post insertion catheter care in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) centres across Europe
Statistics corner - The Box Plot
The Research Board of the EuropeanDialysis and Transplantation Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA-ERCA)

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2004

2003/3 EDTNA/ERCA Renal Care Journal Discussion Summary
Conventional blood sampling based Kt/V versus On-line Clearance Monitoring
Counselling should be offered to people with end-stage renal failure
Evaluation of relationships between Hemodialysis Professionals
How to evaluate organ donation: the quality programme in Tuscany
Investigations in renal failure
On-Line Technique for Producing Substitution Fluid in Haemodiafiltration and Haemofiltration
Post Insertion Catheter Care in Peritoneal Dialysis Centres across Europe
Preventing cross infection of blood borne viruses on haemodialysis
Renal Anaemia – The Patient Experience
Time distribution factors of hospital and home care among chronic haemodialysis patients

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 4.2003

A case study - Initiation of haemodialysis
A nurse led central line insertion service
A University accredited renal nursing course delivered by distance learning
Accreditation of Post-basic nephrology courses within the EDTNA/ERCA
Burnout in Renal Care Professionals
Discovering the Culture of Haemodialysis Units: An Ethnography
Editorial
Education to reduce potassium levels in adolescent, haemodialysis patients
The hurdles of migrant nurses

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 3.2003

A screening test for vascular access recirculation?
Advanced glycation in uraemic toxicity.
Awareness of anaemia in diabetes patients
Bed-side blind insertion technique for peritoneal dialysis catheters
Citrate Anticoagulation and Adverse Events
Depession in Dialysis Patients
Editorial
European guidelines for blood access
Evidence Based Practice
Intravenous administration of epoetin in haemodialysis patients
Management of vascular access in Europe: Part 2 - A multi centre of complications related to patient's and center's characteristics
Monitoring parameters of dialysis dose
Psychological involvement of nurses in front of a terminally sick haemodialysis patient
Thoughts about biofilm in dialysis water systems
Validation of physical activity measurement for people on dialysis treatment

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 2.2003

2003/1 EDTNA/ERCA Renal Care Journal Discussion Summary
Awareness, knowledge and acceptance for the self-administration of subcutaneous erythropoietin for the renal patient.
Campus and Education: An Experience with Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis
Editor’s message; like an old song: ‘My baby is 20 years’.
European Practice Database (EPD) update.
Human rights: implications for patients and staff
Job Promotion; our own responsibility?
Psychological Care of the Haemodialysis Patient
Puncture of the arteriovenous fistula: bevel upward or bevel downward?
Should dialysis machines be disinfected between patients’ shifts?
Statistics Corner: "The mysterious standard deviation"
The effect of profiling dialysate sodium and ultrafiltration on patient comfort and cardiovascular stability during haemodialysis
Vascular access quality monitoring

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EDTNA/ERCA Journal 1.2003

2002/4 EDTNA/ERCA Renal Care Journal Club Discussion Summary
Editor's Message
Management of vascular access in Europe: Part 2 - A multi centre study of related complications
Nutritional Guidelines Part 1
Palliative Care Provision in End-Stage Renal Failure.
PITY? What Chronically Ill Children Really Need
Qualitative investigation: Could you undertake this work?
Rising to the Challenge of Effective leadership
Statistics Corner
Update of Research Project: ‘Epidemiology and Management of Hepatitis C’

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