Nutrition care for renal transplant recipients: an evaluation of service delivery and outcomes
ConclusionNutrition care provided did not meet guideline recommendations, highlighting difficulty in implementing evidence to practice. Significant weight gain was evident particularly in patients classified as ‘healthy weight’ at the time of transplant. Long‐term, prospective studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of implementing nutrition care to attenuate weight gain and improve clinical outcomes.
Source: Journal of Renal Care - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Linda Orazio, Jessica Chapman, Nicole M. Isbel, Katrina L. Campbell Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research
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