KMID : 0367020160280020226
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing 2016 Volume.28 No. 2 p.226 ~ p.236
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Factors Affecting Malnutrition in Hemodialysis Patients
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Park Ok-Lae
Jang Young-Jun Jung Jong-Hwan Kim Sung-Reul
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional status and to identify factors affecting malnutrition in hemodialysis patients.
Methods : Data were collected from a convenience sample of 125 hemodialysis patients who agreed to participate in the study, between August 1 and October 4, 2014. Five structured questionnaires were used: Patient-generated Subjective Global Assessment, Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire, Self-rating Depression Scale, Fatigue Scale, and Family Support Scale. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, x2-test, and stepwise multiple regression analysis by using SPSS/WIN 22.0 program.
Results : Of 125 patients, 30.4% were found to be malnourished. Malnutrition was related to age, family household income, depression, fatigue, social support, appetite, and levels of C-reactive protein and serum albumin. Stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that appetite, C-reactive protein level, fatigue, and albumin level were significant factors affecting malnutrition in hemodialysis patients.
Conclusion : Regular and consistent nutritional assessment is essential in hemodialysis patients. Nurses who care for hemodialysis patients need to consider the factors identified from these findings when assessing their patients¡¯ nutritional status and needs.
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KEYWORD
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Appetite, Fatigue, Hemodialysis, Malnutrition
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