The impact of controlled fluid and salt intake training in patients undergoing haemodialysis

9^th International Conference on Dialysis and Renal Care

August 18-19, 2016 London, UK

Eylem Topbas

Amasya University, Turkey

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nephrol Ther

Abstract :

Background: Serious complications can occur when patients have difficulty in adhering to fluid and salt recommendations. Objectives & Design: This study was designed as an experimental study with the aims of evaluating the effects of controlled fluid and salt intake training on the intra-dialytic process and on the level of patients� knowledge. The factors that had an impact on the training process were also evaluated. The effectiveness of the planned training was evaluated at 0, 1, 3 and 6 months. Results: There were no significant differences in salt intake exceeding 3 g per day (p>0.05) between the preliminary and final test, although a statistically significant change was observed at months 1 and 3. The effectiveness of training decreased, by the end of the 3rd month. A statistically significant change was obtained prior to and after the training at months 0, 1, 3 and 6 with respect to the rates of daily fluid intake exceeding 1500 ml, hypovolaemia, hypervolaemia, awareness of salt-rich food and correct calculation of daily fluid intake by the patients. Also a significant reduction was observed in the volume of oedema after the training. The patients� age, gender, marital status and educational background did not have a significant effect on daily salt intake of more than 3 g, daily fluid intake of more than 1500 ml, and level of knowledge regarding fluid and salt control. Conclusions: The training was effective at some time points in decreasing salt and fluid intake. This training should be repeated at certain intervals for the behavioural changes to become permanent.

Biography :

Email: eylem.topbas@amasya.edu.tr