Elements of Weight Management Among Pre-Kidney Transplant Candidates: The Patient Perspective.
Transpl Int
; 37: 12735, 2024.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38855426
ABSTRACT
Obesity and related comorbidities heighten risks for complications in kidney transplant settings. While pre-transplant patients often have access to nutrition counseling and health support, literature is limited on patients' perceptions of weight and motivation to lose weight prior to transplantation. We conducted a survey among ≥18-year-old patients on the kidney transplant waitlist at a single center. Questions addressed weight perception, motivation for weight loss, available resources, and engagement in physical activity. Medical records provided demographic and clinical data. Statistical tests analyzed quantitative data, while free-text responses were thematically grouped and described. Of 1055 patients, 291 responded and were matched with demographic data. Perceived weight changes correlated with actual changes in body mass index (BMI) (<24.9) were more receptive to weight center resources (<30 kg/m2) are most interested in weight loss resources and demonstrate motivation. Furthermore, pre-transplant nutrition counseling correlates with healthier behaviors. Integrating patients' perspectives enhances pre-transplant protocols by encouraging active involvement in health decisions.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Redução de Peso
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Índice de Massa Corporal
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Transplante de Rim
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Motivação
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Transpl Int
Assunto da revista:
TRANSPLANTE
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos