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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025

The success of community-based management in improving maintenance hemodialysis outcomes: a pilot study.

Hui Shi, Lei Fan

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Hui ShiDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, Zibo First Hospital, Zibo, China.
Lei FanDepartment of Dialysis Room, Zibo First Hospital, Zibo, China.

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Abstract

Background and aim: Patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) experience various complications, including malnutrition, reduced physical function, and psychological problems. Single-discipline medical approaches prove inadequate in addressing these complex situations. The multidisciplinary management model adopted by the nutritional support team has demonstrated effectiveness in managing such challenges. However, patient compliance remains suboptimal due to limited understanding of treatment regimens, fatigue from prolonged therapy, and insufficient psychological support. Consequently, establishing a patient-centered, transparent, and interactive communication platform is essential to improving treatment adherence through enhanced patient support. Methods: This prospective randomized controlled trial assigned patients to either an experimental group receiving community-based management or a control group receiving traditional management. Health status was evaluated through laboratory parameters, body composition analysis, anthropometric measurements, and standardized scale assessments. Results: A total of 28 patients with MHD were enrolled. Four patients died from primary disease (1 in the experimental group and 3 in the control group), leaving 24 who completed the trial. Statistical analysis was conducted on a dataset of 24 patients, including 13 in the experimental group and 11 in the control group. Seven outcomes demonstrated statistically significant differences. In terms of laboratory parameters, the experimental group achieved superior outcomes in serum albumin (12 patients, 92.3% versus 3 patients, 27.3%; Conclusion: Community-based management by the nutrition support team substantially improves patient compliance and enhances clinical outcomes. Clinical trial registration: chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2500104523.

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community-based managementcompliancemaintenance hemodialysismediation effectnutrition support team

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PMCPMC12477912

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