Protein-energy wasting risk in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing haemodialysis and patients' adherence to dietary recommendations in Jordan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate protein-energy wasting in haemodialysis patients and assess their adherence to renal-specific guidelines.

Design

An observational cross-sectional study.

Setting

Patients were recruited from four major governmental hospitals in Amman, Jordan; The University of Jordan Hospital; Al-Hussain Medical Center, Al-Basheer Hospital; and Prince Hamzah Hospital. Data were collected during the period between January 2022 and January 2023.

Participants

The sample consisted of 344 adult patients who were above the age of 18 years with end-stage renal disease and undergoing haemodialysis.

Outcome measures

Anthropodermic measurements were performed, and biochemical and dietary data were collected during dialysis ses

SUBMITTER: Farrah D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881176 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature