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ArticleNutrients2021

Experiences of New Zealand Haemodialysis Patients in Relation to Food and Nutrition Management: A Qualitative Study.

Rachael M McLean, Zhengxiu Xie, Vicky Nelson, Vili Nosa, Hla Thein, Audrey Po'e-Tofaeono, Robert Walker, Emma H Wyeth

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Article in Nutrients, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Rachael M McLeanDepartment of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, 18 Frederick St, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand.
Zhengxiu XieDepartment of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, 18 Frederick St, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand.
Vicky NelsonNgāi Tahu Māori Health Research Unit, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, 18 Frederick St, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand.
Vili NosaFaculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 28 Park Ave, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.
Hla TheinCounties Manukau District Health Board, 100 Hospital Road, Otahuhu, Auckland 1640, New Zealand.
Audrey Po'e-TofaeonoFaculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 28 Park Ave, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.
Robert WalkerDepartment of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand.
Emma H WyethNgāi Tahu Māori Health Research Unit, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, 18 Frederick St, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0002-6869-5190
University of Otago · NZUniversity of Auckland · NZCounties Manukau District Health Board · NZ

Funding

Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua, Lottery Health Research LHR LHR-2019-101787
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

People receiving haemodialysis have considerable and complex dietary and healthcare needs, including co-morbidities. A recent New Zealand study has shown that few patients on haemodialysis are able to meet nutritional requirements for haemodialysis. This study aims to describe the perspectives and experiences of dietary management among patients on haemodialysis in New Zealand. This exploratory qualitative study used in-depth semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants from different ethnic groups. Forty interviews were conducted, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. An inductive approach was taken using thematic analysis. Forty participants were interviewed. Participants spoke of major disruption to their lives as a result of their chronic kidney disease and being on haemodialysis, including loss of employment, financial challenges, loss of independence, social isolation and increased reliance on extended family. Most had received adequate dietary information, although some felt that more culturally appropriate support would have enabled a healthier diet. These findings show that further support to make the recommended dietary changes while on haemodialysis should focus on socio-cultural factors, in addition to the information already provided.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overCost of IllnessDietFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedNew ZealandNutrition TherapyQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeRenal DialysisRenal Insufficiency, Chronicdiethaemodialysiskidney diseaseNew Zealandqualitative research

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PMID34371809
PMCPMC8308339
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