Medical Nutrition Therapy Adherence and Lifestyle in Stage 5 CKD: Challenges and Insights.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a key determinant of therapy success, particularly in chronic diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD). MNT in CKD requires significant changes in patient's dietary habits, which can affect long-term adherence. This study aims to evaluate the adherence to MNT in stage 5 CKD patients undergoing conservative kidney management (CKM), identifying potential challenges and strengths of nutritional intervention.

Methods

We enrolled in 94 stage 5 CKD patients undergoing CKM at the University Hospital of Modena, Italy. We collect clinical data from medical and nutrition records. The inclusion criteria comprised patients of all genders, ages, and ethnicity with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), in pre-dialysis, enrolled

SUBMITTER: Palumbo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12526388 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature