Social Welfare Approach for the Patient with Diabetic Nephropathy.

Park,  Sun Ah

doi:2013.14.1.42

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 14(1); 2013 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2013;14(1):42-45.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2013.14.1.42 Published online March 31, 2013.

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Social Welfare Approach for the Patient with Diabetic Nephropathy.

Sun Ah Park

Department of Social Work, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea. sandrapark14@gmail.com

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.

Key Words: Diabetic nephropathies, Chronic kidney failure, Social welfare approach