Nutritional Status in Nocturnal Hemodialysis Patients - A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemodialysis patients experience an elevated risk of malnutrition associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Nocturnal hemodialysis (NHD) results in more effective removal of waste products and fluids. Therefore, diet and fluid restrictions are less restricted in NHD patients. However, it is ambiguous whether transition from conventional hemodialysis (CHD) to NHD leads to improved intake and nutritional status. We studied the effect of NHD on protein intake, laboratory indices of nutritional status, and body composition.

Study design

Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Population

NHD patients.

Search strategy

Systematic literature search from databases, Medline, Cinahl, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library, to identify studies reporting on nutri

SUBMITTER: Ipema KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4913934 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature