Nutrition Counseling to Lower Serum Phosphorus Levels
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Food Studies, Renal Impairment / Chronic Kidney Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Nephrology / Urology, Pharmacology / Toxicology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 19 - 85 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 2006 |
| End Date: | February 2006 |
Comparison of Different Counseling Methods on Serum Phosphorus Levels in Renal Patients at Hines VA Hospital
Hemodialysis patients who receive frequent weekly nutrition counseling using motivational
interviewing techniques will have lower serum phosphorus levels compared to patients
receiving standard treatment.
interviewing techniques will have lower serum phosphorus levels compared to patients
receiving standard treatment.
Hemodialysis patients will receive weekly nutrition counseling on how to lower their serum
Phosphorus levels. Motivational interviewing techniques and strategies will be employed such
as reflective listening, using affirmations, and summarizing. Average serum Phosphorus
levels pre-dialysis will be compared to s.Ph post counseling. This will be compared to a
group receiving nutrition counseling via standard treatment on a monthly basis.
Phosphorus levels. Motivational interviewing techniques and strategies will be employed such
as reflective listening, using affirmations, and summarizing. Average serum Phosphorus
levels pre-dialysis will be compared to s.Ph post counseling. This will be compared to a
group receiving nutrition counseling via standard treatment on a monthly basis.
Inclusion Criteria:
- ESRD patients on dialysis with serum Ph > 5.5 mg/dL four of six labs over 6 months,
mentally competent
Exclusion Criteria:
- ESRD patients on dialysis with serum Ph < 5.5 mg/dL four of six labs over 6 months,
mentally incompetent
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