Can a community‐based multidisciplinary intervention effectively restore renal function? A non‐randomized clinical trial

Rutja Phuphaibul, Watana Teamprathom, Apa Puckpinyo and Supannee Tharakul

Nursing & Health Sciences, 2016, vol. 18, issue 4, 533-538

Abstract: There is insufficient evidence in the literature to indicate whether the promotion of lifestyle changes to prevent renal dysfunction and activate regeneration is effective. We examined the effectiveness of a community‐based intervention program on renal restoration using a non‐randomized clinical trial design with a follow‐up period of six months. The training focused on lifestyle changes, including health education and personal consultation with a multidisciplinary health team. Our study included 120 patients with fractional excretion of magnesium levels of > 2%, who were assigned to experimental or control groups. Fractional excretion of magnesium levels were significantly decreased within six months in the experimental group; however, changes in the estimated glomerular filtration rate were not identified in either of the groups. These results suggest that screening of the fractional excretion of magnesium level and the “Healthy Kidney Program” had an effect in preventing chronic kidney disease or restoring kidney function.

Date: 2016
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