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Patterns of Interdialytic Weight Gain During the First Year of Hemodialysis - Download article and take CE posttest
Janet L. Welch
Susan M. Perkins
Cynthia S. Johnson
Michael A. Kraus
This
retrospective study describes patterns of interdialytic weight gain
(IWG) over the first year of hemodialysis in 27 individuals. IWG
increased over the first 12 weeks and appeared to reverse after 12
weeks, increasing again after 32 weeks. Interventions may need to occur
after the individual has been receiving treatment for 12 weeks; booster
interventions may be indicated after 32 weeks. Variability in the two
measures used (mean daily interdialytic weight gain and mean daily
percent above dry weight) suggests a need for further study.
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| Janet L. Welch, DNS, RN, is
Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Nursing,
Indianapolis, IN. She is a member of the Hoosier Hills Chapter of ANNA.
The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
Susan M. Perkins, PhD, is
Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of
Biostatistics, Indianapolis, IN. The author has no conflict of interest
to disclose.
Cynthia S. Johnson, MA, is
Biostatistician, Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of
Biostatistics, Indianapolis, IN. The author has no conflict of interest
to disclose.
Michael A. Kraus, MD, is
Clinical Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine,
Division of Nephrology, Indianapolis, IN. The author has no conflict of
interest to disclose.
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