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A novel, 12-week, nurse-led motivation and education programme has no effect on serum phosphate levels in haemodialysis patients

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posted on 2023-05-17, 14:18 authored by Chow, J, Dalton, B
Aim: To investigate the effect of a structured, 12-week education programme on serum phosphate levels and knowledge regarding phosphate management in haemodialysis (HD) patients. Methods: Adult patients receiving HD at one tertiary institution were recruited to participate in a 12-Week Phosphate Challenge. Dialysis nurses provided education regarding phosphate binders and diet, with patient participation tracked via a points system. Serum phosphate, calcium, chloride and bicarbonate were analysed at baseline and monthly thereafter for three months. A post-programme questionnaire assessed patient satisfaction with the programme and the level of patients' knowledge regarding phosphate management. Results: Thirty-nine patients participated in the study. Dialysis vintage was between one and five years in the majority (69%) of patients. Mean serum bicarbonate was the only variable to demonstrate a linear decline throughout the study. Mean serum phosphate, calcium and chloride levels remained stable. At the end of the programme, 60% of patients reported that they were compliant with their phosphate binder medication and 56% felt confident with regard to managing their phosphate levels on a daily basis. Conclusion: The 12-week Phosphate Challenge did not translate into lower serum phosphate levels. At the end of the programme, patients reported high levels of compliance with phosphate medications and confidence with regard to managing daily phosphate levels.

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Publication title

Renal Society of Australasia Journal

Volume

8

Pagination

82-86

ISSN

1832-3804

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Renal Society of Australasia

Place of publication

PO Box 155 Heidelberg, VIC 3084 Australia

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Copyright 2012 Renal Society of Australasia

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Clinical health not elsewhere classified

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