What is Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI)?
Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI) is an irreversible chronic disease in which kidneys are functioning at low capacity to perform hydro electrolytic depuration and regulation, with accumulation of substances derived from metabolism or diet in the blood.
In Chile, there are approximately 323 cases in under-18 children; 44 newly reported cases in 2003 - 5 transplantations per year at the UC Clinic Hospital.
The only alternatives to survive? - Dialysis or Transplantation (Ideal Solution)
CRI Psychological Effects
» Cognitive function loss
» Fear, tension and anxiety
» Conflicto dependencia - independencia
» Dependence/Independence conflict
» Tension due to the Hemodialysis machine
» Anxiety for survival uncertainty
» Tension for economic difficulties
» Tension for waiting for a possible transplantation
» Hostility and aggression
» Depression (suicide rate among CRI patients, 400 times higher than normal population)
» Difficulty in oral expression
CRI Family Effects
» Disrupted family relations
» Hostility and aggression
» Family destabilization
» Changed roles in family dynamics
» Overprotection and Ambivalence