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Perez L, Gendelman S, Kendrick J. Home-Delivered Medically Tailored Meal Engagement Among Hemodialysis Patients and Providers. J Ren Nutr 2024; 34:40-46. [PMID: 37640277 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2023.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Hemodialysis patients face one of the most difficult diets among clinical patient populations. Furthermore, dialysis dietary adherence is generally reported as low with providers generally lacking the time and resources to implement effective behavior change. The purpose of this study was to elucidate measures of patient and provider engagement with home-delivered medically tailored meals (MTMs). METHODS We surveyed patients and staff at dialysis centers within the Denver metropolitan area. Surveys focused on 1) patient dietary intake, 2) awareness, support, and utilization of meal programs, and 3) nutritional challenges and barriers (including food security). RESULTS We surveyed 118 patients (mean age 61.0 ± 14.2 year, 58.5% male, and dialysis vintage of 4.6 ± 4.9 years) and 26 staff across the included dialysis facilities. Patients were 20.3% White/Non-Hispanic, 35.6% Hispanic/Latin, and 31.4% Black/African American. Most patients reported eating 2 meals per day (N = 53, 44.9%) and 52.2% reported difficulty with following a kidney diet. The most cited reasons for not following the diet were behavioral or knowledge (38.5%), taste (26.3%), time/convenience (26.9%) and food autonomy (16.9%). Sixty participants (52.2%) reported living in a food desert and 26.3% reported food insecurity. Seventy-one patients (61.2%) were aware of MTMs but only 40.5% had been referred. Most (76.9%) dialysis providers were aware of MTMs but only 15 (57.7%) had actually referred patients to such a service. Black individuals were less likely to be referred for MTMs than White or Hispanics/Latin (29.7% vs 48.1% White and 45.0% Hispanic/Latin) individuals. CONCLUSION Medically tailored meals (MTMs) represent a potential method to alleviate or bypass some of the many barriers expressed by patients. Our findings reveal a critical need for education around MTMs for both patients and providers. Medically tailored meals (MTMs) could potentially demonstrate health kidney dietary patterns that might translate to altered dietary preferences or toward future behavior change.
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- Luis Perez
- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO.
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Thanachayanont T, Chanpitakkul M, Saetie A, Lekagul S, Tungsanga K. Correlation of the Dietary Protein Intake between Those Estimated from a Short Protein Food-Recall Questionnaire and from 24-Hour Urinary Urea-Nitrogen Excretion in Stages 3-4 Chronic Kidney Disease Patients. Int J Nephrol 2023; 2023:9713045. [PMID: 38033373 PMCID: PMC10686714 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9713045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Introduction High protein intake may accelerate progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Estimation of dietary protein intake (DPI) is indispensable for management of CKD, but to achieve optimum DPI is quite challenging in routine clinical practice. We recently studied a beneficial effect of utilizing integrated care on the management of CKD at the rural community level. In that study, we created a short protein food-recall questionnaire (S-PFRQ) as a working tool to estimate DPI of the CKD patients during home visit by community health personnel. Herein, we reported the initial evaluation of the reliability of S-PFRQ from our previous study. Objective We compared the amount of DPI obtained from S-PFRQ with that obtained from protein-equivalent of total nitrogen appearance (PNA). Methods In the previous ESCORT-2 study, 914 patients with CKD stage 3 or 4, who were living in the rural area of Thailand, were prospectively followed while receiving integrated care for 36 consecutive months. During home visits by community nurses from subdistrict health centers, dietary food recall was made, recorded in S-PFRQ, and DPI was obtained. Among these, sixty patients were randomly selected, and 24-h urine was collected for urinary urea-N and estimation of PNA. A correlation was made between DPI obtained from S-PFRQ and PNA. Results The DPIs derived from S-PFRQ and PNA were 28.8 ± 14.8 and 39.26 ± 17.79 g/day, respectively. The mean difference and 95% CI between the 2 methods was -10.43 (-7.1 to -13.8) g/day, respectively (P < 0.001). Interclass correlation between these 2 methods was 0.24, P = 0.007. The difference between the 2 methods remained constant across different amounts of DPI. Conclusion The DPI estimated from S-PFRQ significantly correlated to that from PNA. However, the S-PFRQ method yielded a DPI value which was about 10 g of protein or 25% less than the PNA method. Despite this amount of difference, this S-PFRQ is user-friendly and could be used during field work as an easy and simple tool for DPI estimation in resource-limiting condition.
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- Teerawat Thanachayanont
- Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute, 8/99 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute, 8/99 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute, 8/99 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute, 8/99 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute, 8/99 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Department of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Lee P, Kouba J, Jimenez EY, Kramer H. Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease: Low Access and Utilization. ADVANCES IN KIDNEY DISEASE AND HEALTH 2023; 30:508-516. [PMID: 38453267 DOI: 10.1053/j.akdh.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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CKD affects approximately half of US adults aged 65 years and older and accounts for almost 1 out of every 4 dollars of total Medicare fee-for-service spending. Efforts to prevent or slow CKD progression are urgently needed to reduce the incidence of kidney failure and reduce health care expenditures. Current CKD care guidelines recommend medical nutrition therapy (MNT), a personalized, evidence-based application of the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, intervention, diagnosis, and monitoring and evaluation) provided by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) to help slow CKD progression, improve quality of life, and delay kidney failure. MNT is covered by Medicare Part B and most private insurances with no cost sharing. Despite recommendations that patients with CKD receive MNT and insurance coverage for MNT, utilization remains low. This article demonstrates low utilization of MNT and inadequate numbers of RDNs and RDNs who are board certified in renal nutrition relative to the estimated number of Medicare eligible adults with self-reported diagnosed CKD by state, with noted disparities across states. We discuss interventions to increase MNT utilization, such as improving MNT reimbursement, augmenting accessibility of RDNs via telenutrition services and increasing health care provider promotion of MNT and referral to MNT to optimize CKD outcomes.
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- Promise Lee
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and College of Population Health, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL
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- Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL.
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Rhee CM, Wang AYM, Biruete A, Kistler B, Kovesdy CP, Zarantonello D, Ko GJ, Piccoli GB, Garibotto G, Brunori G, Sumida K, Lambert K, Moore LW, Han SH, Narasaki Y, Kalantar-Zadeh K. Nutritional and Dietary Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Under Conservative and Preservative Kidney Care Without Dialysis. J Ren Nutr 2023; 33:S56-S66. [PMID: 37394104 PMCID: PMC10756934 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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While dialysis has been the prevailing treatment paradigm for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), emphasis on conservative and preservative management in which dietary interventions are a major cornerstone have emerged. Based on high-quality evidence, international guidelines support the utilization of low-protein diets as an intervention to reduce CKD progression and mortality risk, although the precise thresholds (if any) for dietary protein intake vary across recommendations. There is also increasing evidence demonstrating that plant-dominant low-protein diets reduce the risk of developing incident CKD, CKD progression, and its related complications including cardiometabolic disease, metabolic acidosis, mineral and bone disorders, and uremic toxin generation. In this review, we discuss the premise for conservative and preservative dietary interventions, specific dietary approaches used in conservative and preservative care, potential benefits of a plant-dominant low-protein diet, and practical implementation of these nutritional strategies without dialysis.
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- Connie M Rhee
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, University of California Irvine, Orange, California.
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- University Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Division of Nephrology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee; Nephrology Section, Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS), Trento, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS), Trento, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, University of California Irvine, Orange, California
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- The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California; Nephrology Section, Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, California
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Puchulu MB, Garcia-Fernandez N, Landry MJ. Food Insecurity and Chronic Kidney Disease: Considerations for Practitioners. J Ren Nutr 2023; 33:691-697. [PMID: 37331455 PMCID: PMC10275650 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has exacerbated existing health disparities related to food security status. Emerging literature suggests individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) who are also food insecure have a greater likelihood of disease progression compared to food secure individuals. However, the complex relationship between CKD and food insecurity (FI) is understudied relative to other chronic conditions. The purpose of this practical application article is to summarize the recent literature on the social-economic, nutritional, to care through which FI may negatively impact health outcomes in individuals with CKD. While several studies have reported on the cross-sectional prevalence of FI among persons with CKD, literature is lacking about the severity and duration of exposure to FI on CKD outcomes. Future research is needed to better understand how FI impairs CKD care, nutritional and structural barriers that impact disease prevention and disease progression, and effective strategies to support patients.
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- María B Puchulu
- Departamento de Ciencias Fisiológicas, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Nephrology Department, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de, Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford Prevention Research Center, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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Betz MV, Nemec KB, Zisman AL. Patient Perception of Plant Based Diets for Kidney Disease. J Ren Nutr 2023; 33:243-248. [PMID: 36155085 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Plant-based diets can delay the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and help manage complications and comorbid conditions such as hypertension, acidosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The objective of this study was to understand nephrology patients' familiarity, perception, and use of plant-based diets. DESIGN & METHODS A survey was shared via the National Kidney Foundation's social media channels. Analysis included 844 responses. Survey items were evaluated with descriptive statistics. Differences across items were determined using chi-square tests. RESULTS Most respondents were 61-70 years of age (26.7%, n = 225), female (56.5%, n = 477) and achieved a Bachelor's or advanced degree (49.9%, n = 421). The majority of respondents suffered from nondialysis-dependent CKD (34%) or received a kidney transplant (34%). About half (45%) of respondents were familiar with plant-based diets and most (58%) were aware that plant-based diets can improve CKD. Twenty-two percent reported following some version of a vegetarian diet, and 29% reported "eating less meat". Respondents were not confident (Mdn = 2, IQR = 2, on a scale of 1-5) in their ability to plan a balanced plant-based meal, and were moderately confident that a plant-based diet could help blood pressure (Mdn = 3, IQR = 2) and slow progression of CKD (Mdn = 3, IGR = 2). Family eating preference, meal planning skills, preference for meat, figuring out what is healthy to eat, food cost, time constraints, and ease of cooking were rated as equal barriers to following a plant-based diet (Mdn = 3). A sample meal plan, individual counseling session with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), handouts, and cooking classes were resources rated most helpful to transition to a plant-based diet (Mdn = 4). CONCLUSION Approximately half of respondents were aware that plant-based diets can be beneficial for CKD. Many patients are following a vegetarian or plant-based eating pattern. More research should be done to see how effective RDNs are in educating and moving patients toward a plant-based eating pattern, as they are an underutilized resource in the CKD population.
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- Melanie V Betz
- Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition & Education Specialist, Section of Nephrology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL.
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- Transplant Dietitian II, Transplant Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Lamers-Johnson E, Kelley K, Knippen KL, Feddersen K, Sánchez DM, Parrott JS, Colin C, Papoutsakis C, Jimenez EY. A quasi-experimental study provides evidence that registered dietitian nutritionist care is aligned with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for type 1 and 2 diabetes. Front Nutr 2022; 9:969360. [PMID: 36172522 PMCID: PMC9511164 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.969360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background One previous study examined implementation of evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines (EBNPG). Objectives To describe alignment of registered dietitian nutritionists' (RDNs) documented nutrition care with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' EBNPG for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and examine impact of a midpoint training on care alignment with the guideline. Methods In this 2-year, quasi-experimental study, 19 RDNs providing outpatient medical nutrition therapy to adults with diabetes (n = 562) documented 787 initial and follow-up encounters. At study midpoint, RDNs received a guideline content training. A validated, automated tool was used to match standardized nutrition care process terminology (NCPT) in the documentation to NCPT expected to represent guideline implementation. A congruence score ranging from 0 (recommendation not identified) to 4 (recommendation fully implemented) was generated based on matching. Multilevel linear regression was used to examine pre-to-post training changes in congruence scores. Results Most patients (~75%) had only one documented RDN encounter. At least one guideline recommendation was fully implemented in 67% of encounters. The recommendations “individualize macronutrient composition” and “education on glucose monitoring” (partially or fully implemented in 85 and 79% of encounters, respectively) were most frequently implemented. The mean encounter congruence scores were not different from pre-to-post guideline training (n = 19 RDNs, 519 encounters pre-training; n = 14 RDNs, 204 encounters post-training; β = −0.06, SE = 0.04; 95% CI: −0.14, 0.03). Conclusions Most RDN encounters had documented evidence that at least one recommendation from the EBNPG was implemented. The most frequently implemented recommendations were related to improving glycemic control. A midpoint guideline training had no impact on alignment of care with the guideline.
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- Erin Lamers-Johnson
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL, United States
- *Correspondence: Erin Lamers-Johnson
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- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Public and Allied Health, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States
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- Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Rutgers University, Blackwood, NJ, United States
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Department, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL, United States
- Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and College of Population Health, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Braun A, Hill E, Gallo S, Landry MJ, Vitolins M, Papoutsakis C, Jimenez EY, Rozga M. Research at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: What, How, and Why? J Acad Nutr Diet 2022; 122:2150-2162. [PMID: 35998865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2022.08.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Research is essential to further advance our understanding of the role of nutrition and dietetics in maintenance and improvement of health. Research is also essential for nutrition and dietetics professionals to create and provide evidence-based interventions, including medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Given this critical role of research, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) has a variety of resources to assist its members in accessing, understanding, participating in, conducting, and disseminating nutrition research. These resources are comprehensive and include opportunities to participate in research (e.g., Nutrition Research Network (NRN) and Data Science Center (DSC)), tools to aggregate practice data (Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Informatics Infrastructure (ANDHII)), funding opportunities to support primary research (e.g., Academy Foundation), resources to understand the latest research informing evidence-based practice (EBP) (e.g., Evidence Analysis Center (EAC)), and avenues for sharing research findings (e.g., Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE)). The aim of this paper is to encourage members to get involved in research by describing Academy-based research resources and opportunities to contribute to nutrition and dietetics research, as well as describe specific examples of research conducted at Academy. The information presented can serve as a framework to guide members in engaging in research through the Academy.
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- Ashlea Braun
- Assistant Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 312 Nancy Randolph Davis, Stillwater, OK 74078-6141.
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- Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 12631 E. 17th Ave, Mailstop F-561 Aurora, CO 80045.
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- Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, 305 Sanford Drive, suite 209, Athens, GA 30602.
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- Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford Prevention Research Center, School of Medicine, Stanford University, 3180 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304.
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- Professor, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157.
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- Senior Director, Nutrition and Dietetics Data Science Center, Research, International and Scientific Affairs (RISA), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995.
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- Director, Nutrition Research Network, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, Research Associate Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and College of Population Health , University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center , 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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- Nutrition Researcher II, Research, International and Scientific Affairs, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995.
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Drawz PE, Beddhu S, Bignall ONR, Cohen JB, Flynn JT, Ku E, Rahman M, Thomas G, Weir MR, Whelton PK. KDOQI US Commentary on the 2021 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Blood Pressure in CKD. Am J Kidney Dis 2022; 79:311-327. [PMID: 35063302 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2021.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) convened a work group to review the 2021 KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) guideline for the management of blood pressure in chronic kidney disease (CKD). This commentary is the product of that work group and presents the recommendations and practice points from the KDIGO guideline in the context of US clinical practice. A critical addition to the KDIGO guideline is the recommendation for accurate assessment of blood pressure using standardized office blood pressure measurement. In the general adult population with CKD, KDIGO recommends a goal systolic blood pressure less than 120 mm Hg on the basis of results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) and secondary analyses of the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes-Blood Pressure (ACCORD-BP) trial. The KDOQI work group agreed with most of the recommendations while highlighting the weak evidence base especially for patients with diabetes and advanced CKD.
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- Paul E Drawz
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Kidney Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Vassalotti JA, Boucree SC. Integrating Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) into U.S. Primary Care: Bridging the knowledge and implementation gaps. Kidney Int Rep 2022; 7:389-396. [PMID: 35257053 PMCID: PMC8897496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.01.1066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Joseph A. Vassalotti
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
- The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., New York, New York, USA
- Correspondence: Joseph A. Vassalotti, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Nephrology, Box 1243, New York, New York 10029, USA.
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Iyengar A, Luyckx VA. Accessibility of Nutrition Care for Kidney Disease Worldwide. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2022; 17:8-10. [PMID: 34980676 PMCID: PMC8763162 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.14861121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Arpana Iyengar
- Department of Paediatric Nephrology, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, South Africa,University Children’s Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Betz MV, Nemec KB, Zisman AL. Plant-based Diets in Kidney Disease: Nephrology Professionals' Perspective. J Ren Nutr 2021; 32:552-559. [PMID: 34776341 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Plant-based diets can delay the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and help manage complications and co-morbid conditions such as hypertension, acidosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. However, it is unclear how often plant-based diets are recommended to patients with kidney disease. The objective of this study was to understand nephrology professionals' familiarity, perception, and recommendation of plant-based diets to people with kidney disease. DESIGN AND METHODS A survey to understand perception of recommendation of plant-based diets for patients with CKD was developed. Nephrology professionals from the National Kidney Foundation's member directory were e-mailed a link to complete the survey online. This directory includes professionals who work in a variety of nephrology settings, including both CKD and end-stage renal disease care. Survey items were evaluated with descriptive statistics. Differences across items were determined using chi-square tests and t-tests. RESULTS A total of 3,901 professionals were sent the survey, and 644 completed the survey. A majority were dietitians (58%) and worked in dialysis clinics (54%). Most (88%) had heard of using plant-based diets for kidney disease treatment, and a majority (88%) believed it could improve CKD management, cardiovascular disease (90%), hypertension (90%), diabetes (84%), high cholesterol (90%), and obesity (84%). Dietitians were more likely to report plant-based diets as beneficial for each health condition (P < .05). Professionals were most confident that a plant-based diet could help control hypertension (3.75 ± 0.99 on a scale of 1-5), compared with delaying progression of CKD (3.68 ± 1.15) or treating acidosis (3.68 ± 1.13). Dietitians felt more confident in their ability to plan a balanced plant-based diet compared with other specialties (3.49 vs. 2.74, P < .001). CONCLUSION Nephrology professionals who work in nondialysis-dependent CKD settings, and those who work with patients on dialysis, are aware of the benefits of plant-based diets in kidney disease. However, plant-based diets are not routinely being offered as a treatment option. Nephrology practices should work to increase dietitian referrals to offer patients support in transitioning to a plant-based diet.
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Affiliation(s)
- Melanie V Betz
- Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition & Education Specialist, Section of Nephrology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL.
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- Transplant Dietitian II, Transplant Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Ma T, Lambert K. What are the information needs and concerns of individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease? Results of an online survey using Facebook and social listening analysis. BMC Nephrol 2021; 22:263. [PMID: 34261447 PMCID: PMC8281574 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02472-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a hereditary disorder that has no cure and can result in end stage kidney failure. Searching for health information online and via social media is a common phenomenon in many medical conditions. However, no recent studies have documented the information needs, online behaviours, and concerns of people with PKD. The aim of this study was to explore the information needs of individuals with PKD and their carers by documenting (i) the information needs (ii) online information health seeking behaviours (iii) the perceived challenges of living with PKD and (iv) dietary concerns. METHODS A 17-item survey was constructed by undertaking a social listening analysis. This survey was then distributed via PKD related social media groups on Facebook. Seven groups distributed the survey with permission from the group owners. Open free text survey questions were analysed thematically using content analysis. RESULTS A total of 536 respondents completed the online survey (70.9 % female, 77 % aged 35-70, 70.2 % diagnosed more than 10 years ago). The major information need expressed by participants with PKD was for dietary information. Information regarding medications, medical management and symptom control were also desired. The overarching themes arising from the free text responses to the major challenge of living with PKD included 'learning to navigate dietary ambiguities'; 'managing social, psychological and emotional needs'; and 'accepting an uncertain future'. In addition to a strong desire for practical and specific dietary information, participants expressed a need for more online information pertaining to management of fatigue, pain, complications and how to manage mental health. Online peer support was also highly regarded and desired. CONCLUSIONS This study provides contemporary insights into the type of information desired by people with PKD. The results indicated that there was a strong desire for unambiguous information and guidance from health professionals to facilitate self-management, alleviate concerns, and address the complexities of living with Polycystic Kidney Disease. While diet is an important and frequently expressed need, there also remains a large demand for information on how to support psychological needs, and on medical management in order to support treatment decision making. Future work is required to develop specific, actionable and evidence-based resources for patients that are available online and through health professionals. Increased access to renal dietitians, peer support and additional training for health professionals could also improve patient-centered care and support self-management.
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- Tiffany Ma
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, 2522, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, 2522, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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