Table 4 Licensed dietitians’ practices regarding hyperphosphatemia suffering hemodialysis patients
Variable | Positive practice (%) | Negative practice (%) |
|---|---|---|
1. Assessment of the nutritional status for hemodialysis patients (Guideline 1) | 128 (31.4%) | 280 (68.6%) |
2. Most valid body composition assessment for hemodialysis patients (Guideline 2) | 124 (30.4%) | 284 (69.6%) |
3. Alternative method(s) for dietary intake assessment for hemodialysis patients (Guideline 3) | 220 (53.9%) | 188 (46.1%) |
4. Factors that should be taken into consideration when assessing dietary intake of hemodialysis patients (Guideline 4) | 352 (86.3%) | 56 (13.7%) |
5. Daily protein requirements for hemodialysis patient suffering from diabetes (Guideline 5) | 252 (61.8%) | 156 (38.2%) |
6. Daily energy requirements for hemodialysis patients who are metabolically stable (Guideline 6) | 304 (74.5%) | 104 (25.5%) |
7. Multivitamin supplementation for individuals with adequate vitamin intake (Guideline 7) | 176 (43.1%) | 228 (55.9%) |
Overall Percentage | 54.9% | 45.1% |