Diet Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients

The Effect of Hemodialysis Patients' Attitudes Towards Diet Therapy on Dialysis Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

This study determined the effect of dietary education given to hemodialysis patients on dietary treatment and symptoms.

Diet therapy is a part of the treatment of hemodialysis patients. In order for the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to comply with the diet. Non-compliance with diet treatment affects the symptoms experienced by the patient, resulting in morbidity, low quality of life and mortality. Knowing patients' compliance with diet therapy is important in ensuring symptom control. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of diet therapy on symptom management in hemodialysis patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

Being ≥18 years old,

• Agreeing to participate in the research,
• Being literate,
• Being able to communicate verbally,
• Receiving outpatient HD treatment three sessions a week at the same institution,
• No impairment in mental and cognitive functions,
• Has been receiving HD treatment for at least three months (to be defined as a chronic HD program)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal to participate in the research,
• Being on peritoneal dialysis,
• Being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder diagnosed by a psychiatrist,
• The general condition (hemodynamically) is unstable (heart rate < 100 mm/Hg or diastolic BP< 60 mm/Hg),