| Theme | Dementia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Nutritional management for dialysis patients with dementia | |
| Publish Date | 2011/07 | |
| Author | Mikako Kamimura | Department of Nursing, Shigei Medical Research Hospital |
| Author | Junko Kurozumi | Department of Nutrition, Shigei Medical Research Hospital |
| Author | Noriko Kawaguchi | Department of Nursing, Shigei Medical Research Hospital |
| Author | Sonoe Nakamura | Department of Nursing, Shigei Medical Research Hospital |
| Author | Toshie Araki | Department of Internal Medicine, Shigei Medical Research Hospital |
| Author | Koji Manabe | Department of Internal Medicine, Shigei Medical Research Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The number of patients with dementia, as well as the number of dialysis patients is increasing simultaneously. Nutritional management is necessary for patients who live at home, in hospitals or in other care institutions. First, we must assess patients’ nutritional status after having collected information from them and their families. Next, we must observe the physical condition of the patient, as well as blood data, vital signs, quantity of food intake, and then choose the best methods by which they can achieve proper levels of nutrition. Even if a feeding tube is chosen out of necessity, optimal nutritional management is necessary for the patient, while respecting the will of the patient and their family. | |