title: Standardising haemodialysis care by restricting nutrition during dialysis: introducing a quality improvement initiative for renal outpatients.
abstract: A number of relevant issues are considered which show that it is essential to address the issue of in-centre meals during dialysis. This discussion paper critically explores the potential complications posed to patients who consume a large calorific intake during their dialysis treatment. The mission is to appeal to more dialysis units and outpatient departments to gradually implement a 'no food' policy during regular scheduled dialysis treatment sessions. The authors aim to put forward the significances and challenges and offer some possible solutions when introducing a 'no eating policy' like this into dialysis units. Nutritional supplements could, however, be offered on an as required basis.
authors.affiliation: a Faculty of Life Sciences and Education , University of South Wales , Pontypridd , United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: De
authors.affiliation: a Faculty of Life Sciences and Education , University of South Wales , Pontypridd , United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Anna Tian
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Xiang Ai
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000628:therapy*; D031204:Caloric Restriction / Q000592:standards*; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010045:Outpatients; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000592:standards*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000592:standards*
keywords: haemodialysis; kidney dialysis; renal dietetics; restricting nutrition