Relationship Between Salt Intake and Gnri in Elderly Dialysis Patients

Abstract

house officers (first year residents) reported that a 'renal diet' should be low in protein, salt, potassium, phosphate but only 38% of medical officers reported the same. While 100% of medical doctors stated that renal patients are at risk of compromised nutrition, only 45% of them would refer all renal patients to a dietitian. 47% of nurses believed that 'renal diet' low in potassium, salt, phosphate and protein should be prescribed to all patients with chronic renal failure. Only 38% of nurses were aware of the need for higher protein diet for patients on dialysis. In conclusion, there is a need to improve the knowledge of medical doctors and nursing staff in renal nutrition.http://dx.