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Prevalence and Consequences of Nonadherence to Hemodialysis Regimens

Corresponding author: Sabina De Geest, RN, PhD, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland (e-mail: sabina.degeest{at}unibas.ch).

Adherence to fluid restrictions and dietary and medication guidelines as well as attendance at prescribed hemodialysis sessions of a hemodialysis regimen are essential for adequate management of end-stage renal disease. A literature review was conducted to determine the prevalence and consequences of nonadherence to the different aspects of a hemodialysis regimen and the methodological obstacles in research on nonadherence. Nonadherence to the prescribed regimen is a common problem in hemodialysis and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Research on nonadherence is associated with 2 major obstacles: inconsistencies in definitions and invalid measurement methods. Further research is needed to validate measurement methods and to establish clinically relevant operational definitions of nonadherence.

Notice to CE enrollees: A closed-book, multiple-choice examination following this article tests your understanding of the following objectives: Compare the differences between interdialytic weight gain and intradialytic weight loss. Describe the consequences of nonadherence to hemodialysis regimens. Identify nursing strategies to assist patients with compliance and adherence to hemodialysis regimens. To read this article and take the CE test online, visit www.ajcconline.org and click "CE Articles in This Issue."

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