Hot Topics In Nephrology: Mental Health In Nephrology Nurses

Welcome to NephU’s Hot Topics in Nephrology Series featuring various experts in the field of nephrology. In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space. Nephrology nurses provide complex technological care to large numbers of patients who have a substantial clinical burden.  This care can also involve provid­ing long-term support to motivate and comfort patients and their families in the face of declining health and mor­tality due to the progressive nature of chronic kidney dis­ease (CKD) The close relationships nephrology nurses have with their patients, combined with the pres­sures of a demanding workload, can often result in emo­tional and physical work-related stress.  This podcast will review some of the data published and resources available to assist the nephrology nursing workforce.