Renal-Kidney Disease

Common Functional Limitations

  • Endurance

  • Stamina

  • Concentration

  • Lifting

  • Climbing

  • Long hours without rest

  • Heavy exertion

  • Ability to sleep

  • Alertness

  • Exposure to heat for prolonged periods

  • Pulling

  • Pushing

  • Problem solving/decision making

  • Dialysis schedule interruptions

Vocational Impediments

  • Does the person need a flexible work schedule to accommodate a dialysis schedule?

  • Is the person limited to sedentary jobs?

  • Dependency on dialysis can bring about emotional problems.

  • Dialysis schedule interruptions need to be considered.

  • What is the functioning ability between dialysis treatments?

  • The person's attitude and motivation are critical and should be fully explored. SSDI and Medicare payments often create disincentives to work.