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Use of Electronic Self-Monitoring for Food and Fluid Intake: A Pilot Study
 (Vol 33/No. 3. On-line test expires: 06/30/2008)
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  AUTHOR
Shannon Dowell, MSN, RN, CNS, CCTN,
 Shannon Dowell, MSN, RN, CNS, CCTN, is a clinical nurse specialist, Transplant Center, Clarian Heath Partners, Indianapolis, IN. She is a member of the Hoosier Hills Chapter of ANNA.
Janet Welch, DNS, RN, CNS
 Janet Welch, DNS, RN, CNS, is an associate professor, Indiana School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN. She is a member of the Hoosier Hills Chapter of ANNA.
  OUTLINE

In this small pilot study, the authors examined the use of a personal digital assistant (PDA) to electronically self-monitor the dietary and fluid intake of individuals receiving hemodialysis. The purpose of this study was to describe intake patterns of fluid, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and calories over a 3-month period as recorded using a PDA. Mean weekly intake values were plotted on line graphs to examine trends of intake. The patients’ mean weekly intakes of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and fluid were dynamic and fluctuating. Protein and caloric intakes were significantly below the recommendations of the K/DOQI guidelines. Standard methods to assess intake may not adequately capture intake patterns on a daily basis.
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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 1.3 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910; and the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider No. LT0148-0738. This offering is accepted for RN and LPN relicensure in Kansas

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
To describe a study of hemodialysis patients self-monitoring nutrient intake.

 Objectives:
1.Enumerate the positive outcomes of self-monitoring as a behavioral intervention strategy.
2.Summarize the findings from a study of individuals self-monitoring their intake of various nutrients.
3. Generate ideas for ways to track nutrient intake by hemodialysis patients.
AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Shannon Dowell has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Janet Welch has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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