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Patterns of Interdialytic Weight Gain
During the First Year of Hemodialysis
(Vol
33/No. 5. On-line test expires: 10/20/2008)
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Janet L. Welch, DNS, RN
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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.
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Susan M. Perkins, PhD
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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.
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Cynthia S. Johnson, MA
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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.
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Michael A. Kraus, MD
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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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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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Goal:
To increase the awareness of patterns of interdialytic weight gain in a study of
patients in their first year of dialysis.
Objectives:
1. Describe the pattern of weight gain noted in a study of patients in the first
year of dialysis.
2. Analyze the suggested need for standardization in interdialytic weight gain
measurement.
3. Relate suggested avenues of further research about interdialytic weight gain
in patients on dialysis.
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AUTHOR DISCLOSURE
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Janet L. Welch
has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Susan M. Perkins
has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Cynthia S. Johnson
has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Michael A. Kraus
has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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