Nursing students faced with organ donation: Multicenter stratified national study.

AIM: To analyze the attitude of university nursing students at Spanish universities toward organ donation and transplantation and the factors affecting to their attitude. BACKGROUND: The opinion of future nurses toward organ transplant donation could have an important influence on the population. Knowing that opinion and what factors influence it is important to improve the attitude towards organ donation and transplantation. DESIGN: A multicenter, sociological, interdisciplinary and observational study including university nursing diploma students in a complete academic year. METHODS: Selected and randomized sample was taken of students from 52 of the 111 faculties and nursing schools and faculties in Spain with teaching activity PARTICIPANTS: A sample of 10,566 students was selected stratified by geographical area and year. MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT: The instrument used was a validated questionnaire of attitude toward organ donation and transplantation, self-administered and completed anonymously. RESULTS: Completion rate: 85 % (n = 9001). Of the students surveyed, 78 % (n = 7040) would donate their organs after dying. Variables related to a favourable attitude: (1) Interest in listening to a talk about organ donation and transplantation [Odds ratio 1.66, 95 % confidence interval 2.05-1.35]; (2) Family discussion [Odds ratio 2.30, 95 % confidence interval 2.79-1.90] or discussion with friends about organ donation and transplantation [Odds ratio 1.56, 95 % confidence interval 1.86-1.31]; (3) Knowing that one's father [Odds ratio 1.54, 95 % confidence interval 1.94-1.22], mother's [Odds ratio 1.44, 95 % confidence interval 1.82-1.13] or partner [Odds ratio 1.28, 95 % confidence interval 1.60-1.03] has a favourable opinion; (4) Having a good self-assessment of information about organ donation and transplantation [Odds ratio 2.94, 95 % confidence interval 4.90-1.78]; (5) Not being worried about possible mutilation of the body after donation [Odds ratio 2.73, 95 % confidence interval 3.36-1.72]. CONCLUSIONS: Nursing students in Spain tend to have a favourable attitude toward organ donation and transplantation although more than 20 % of those surveyed are not in favour. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT: To maintain a high rate of organ donation for organ transplantation, it is necessary to improve the social awareness of future generations of nurses towards organ donation.

Exploring Health Science Students' Notions on Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Multicenter Study.

The knowledge acquired during university education about organ donation and transplantation (ODT) decisively influences the information future health professionals transmit. This is important in ODT where the participation of the general public is essential to obtain organs. OBJECTIVE: To determine notions of Spanish medicine and nursing students on ODT and its relationship with attitude toward ODT. METHODS AND DESIGN: and design. We conducted a sociologic, multicenter, and observational study. The population for our study consisted of medical and nursing students in Spanish universities. Our database was the Collaborative International Donor Project, stratified by geographic area and academic course. A validated questionnaire (PCID-DTO-RIOS) was self-administered and completed anonymously. Our sample consisted of 9598 medical and 10,566 nursing students (99% confidence interval; precision of ±1%), stratified by geographic area and year of study. RESULTS: The completion rate for our study was 90%. Only 20% (n=3640) of students thought their notions on ODT were good; 41% (n=7531) thought their notions were normal; 36% (n=6550) thought their notions were scarce. Comparing groups, there were differences between those who believed that their notions on ODT were good (44% nursing vs 56% medical students; P < .000), and those who believed it scarce (54% nursing vs 46% medical students; P < .000). Notions on ODT were related with attitude toward the donation of one's own organs: those who considered their notions were good were more in favor then those who considered it scarce (88% vs 72%; P < .000). CONCLUSION: Only 20% of Spanish medical and nursing students thought their notions on ODT were good. Having good knowledge is related to a favorable attitude towards ODT. Receiving specific information on the subject could improve their knowledge about ODT during their training.

Organ Donation Related With Attitude Toward the Law of Presumed Consent: Spanish University Medical and Nursing Students Study.

INTRODUCTION: Information provided by health care professionals is crucial to create a climate of social opinion. This is important in organ donation and transplantation (ODT), where the participation of the general public is essential to obtain organs. OBJECTIVE: To determine the attitude toward the Law of Presumed Consent (LPC) among Spanish university students and to analyze their relation with attitude toward ODT. METHODS: and design. The type of study was a sociologic, multicenter, observational study. The population included medical and nursing students in Spanish universities. Database of Collaborative International Donor Project was used stratified by geographic area and academic course. A validated questionnaire (Collaborative International Donor Project, organ donation and transplantation questionnaire in Spanish [PCID-DTO-RIOS]) was self-administered and completed anonymously. A sample of 9598 medical and 10,566 nursing students was analyzed (99% confidence and precision of ±1%) and stratified by geographic area and year of study. RESULTS: Completion rate was 90%. Regarding attitude toward LPC, 66% of the students were against the law, whereas 34% accepted it. Of the students surveyed, 9% considered the law as a gesture of solidarity, 25% as an effective way of not wasting organs, 48% as an abuse of power, and 18% as offenses against the family. Those students who were in favor of LPC also had a more favorable attitude toward ODT (86% vs 76%; P < .001). Comparing groups, nursing students were less in favor of LPC than medical students (32% vs 36%; P < .000). CONCLUSION: Sixty-six percent of Spanish university medical and nursing students were against the LPC. The favorable attitude toward ODT is associated with considering the law as a gesture of solidarity or as an effective way of not wasting organs.

Confident Perception of Primary Care Physicians Correlates to the Attitude Toward Donation and Organ Transplantation: A Multicenter Study of Medical And Nursing Spanish Students.

A primary care physician (PCP) not only accompanies the patient in the process of an illness, but throughout his or her life. The confidence we have in these health professionals is fundamental, and their favorable attitude toward organ donation and transplantation (ODT) has a significant influence on the population. OBJECTIVE: To analyze trust in PCPs among Spanish medical and nursing students, the relationship with their attitude toward ODT, and the factors that condition it. METHODS AND DESIGN: A sociologic, multicenter, and observational study. POPULATION: medical and nursing students in Spanish universities. DATABASE: Collaborative International Donor Project, stratified by geographic area and academic course. A validated questionnaire (PCID-DTO-RIOS) was self-administered and completed anonymously. A sample of 9598 medical and 10,566 nursing students (99% confidence and precision of ±1%), stratified by geographic area and year of study. RESULTS: Completion rate: 90%. With respect to students' trust in their physician, 18% (n = 3267) of them totally trust (completely), 45% (n = 8101) trust enough, 30% (n = 5478) of them have not enough trust, and 7% not at all. Comparing groups, medical students totally trust more in PCPs than nursing students (55% vs 45%; P < .000), however, nursing students have less than enough trust in their PCP than medical students (53% vs 47%; P < .000). Students that totally trust in their PCP were more in favor toward ODT than students with not enough trust (83% vs 77%; P < .000). CONCLUSION: Only 18% of Spanish medical and nursing students totally trust in their PCP. Attitude toward ODT is related to a higher level of trust in PCPs among these students.

Attitudes Toward Organ Donation: Differences Between Medical and Nursing Andalusian Students.

INTRODUCTION: A favorable attitude toward organ donation and transplantation (ODT) is fundamental among health professionals at the time of transplant promotion. In this sense, the training and awareness of professionals are fundamental. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the differences in the attitude toward ODT and the factors that condition it among Andalusian medical and nursing students. METHODS AND DESIGN: The study is a sociologic, multicenter, observational study. The population includes medical and nursing students in Andalusian universities. Database of the Collaborative International Donor Project is used and data are stratified by geographic area and academic course. The instrument of measurement was a validated questionnaire (PCID-DTO-RIOS) that was handed out to every student in a compulsory session. Completion of the questionnaire was anonymous and self-administered. The sample included Andalusian medical and nursing students (99% confidence and precision of ±1%) stratified by geographic area and year of study. RESULTS: There was a completion rate of 91%; 79% (n = 2879) of Andalusian students were in favor of donation and 21% were not in favor. The attitude toward ODT is more favorable in medical compared with nursing students (80% vs 77%; P = .021). The psychosocial profile toward donation is similar in both groups relating to the following variables (P < .05): knowing a transplant patient, having received information about the subject, attitude toward family donation, and having discussed transplantation with family and friends. CONCLUSION: Andalusian medical students favored organ donation more than Andalusian nursing students, and the favorable attitude is associated with having an awareness of the subject.

Nursing Students' Knowledge About Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Spanish Multicenter Study.

Health care professionals and the information that they provide to the public on organ donation and transplantation (ODT) influence attitudes toward this option. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to analyze the knowledge of university nursing students at Spanish universities toward ODT and the factors affecting it. METHODS AND DESIGN: The methods and design included a multicenter, sociologic, and observational study including university nursing diploma students in a complete academic year. PARTICIPANTS: A sample of 10,566 students was selected stratified by geographic area and year. INSTRUMENT: A validated questionnaire of knowledge toward ODT (PCID-DTO RIOS), self-administered and completed anonymously. RESULTS: Questionnaire completion rate: 85% (n = 9001). Only 18% (n = 1580) believed that their knowledge about ODT was good, 40% (n = 3578) believed that the information they had was normal, and 39% believed that their knowledge was sparse. Of the students, 96% believed that organ needs are not covered and 79% that they might need a transplant in the future. Only 39% (n = 3493) had attended a talk about ODT. Furthermore, 83% (n = 7435) believed that attending a talk would be interesting. The following variables were associated with having a more adequate knowledge: gender (62% men vs 57% women; P < .001); academic year (P < .001); knowing a donor (P < .001); knowing a transplant patient (P < .001); believing the possibility of needing a transplant oneself in the future (P < .001); attitude toward deceased donation (P < .001); and interest in receiving an informative talk about ODT (P < .001). CONCLUSION: Only 18% of nursing students in Spain believed that their knowledge about ODT was adequate. These results must be considered for possible training plans for these future professionals.

[Assessment of lipid profiles and bone mineral density in renal transplant patients]. / VALORACIÓN DEL PERFIL LIPÍDICO Y DE LA DENSIDAD MINERAL ÓSEA EN PACIENTES TRASPLANTADOS RENALES.

INTRODUCTION: Alterations in lipid metabolism and bone mineral metabolism disturbances are common disorders among renal transplant patients, contributing to the apparition of oxidative metabolic and cardiovascular diseases that threaten the integrity of the graft. AIMS: Describe and observe the evolution of alterations in bone mineral density (BMD) and lipid abnormalities in a population of kidney transplant patients. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The samples consisted of 119 kidney transplant patients of both sexes, measurements were performed pretransplant and posttransplant for five years of biochemical parameters, anthropometric measurements and measurement of bone mineral density at the lumbar spine, femur and radioulnar. RESULTS: During the five years after transplantation a significant increase in biochemical parameters, BMI, dyslipidemia, diabetes and hypertension occurs. At six months there is a high percentage of patients with pathologic BMD increase by 4.1% per year of transplantation. CONCLUSIONS: After kidney transplantation, a large increase of hyperlipidemia associated with a characteristic pattern of altered lipid with elevated total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein, and the resulting increase in triglycerides, occurs despite statin therapy, leading to an increase in risk factors for diabetes, hypertension, diseases and cardiovascualres further loss of bone mass which carries a high risk of serious fractures occurs, threatening kidney graft and quality of life of patients.

Introducción: las alteraciones del metabolismo lipídico y del metabolismo mineral óseo son trastornos frecuentes entre los pacientes trasplantados renales, lo que contribuye a la aparación de enfermedades matabólicas y cardiovasculares que ponen en peligro la integridad del injerto. Objetivo: describir y observar la evolución de las alteraciones de la densidad mineral ósea (DMO) y las alteraciones lipídicas en una población de pacientes trasplantados renales. Material y método: en este trabajo se ha seguido a 119 pacientes de ambos sexos trasplantados renales, a los cuales se les realizaron mediciones pretrasplante y postrasplante durante cinco años de parámetros bioquímicos, mediciones antropométricas y de la densidad mineral ósea en columna lumbar, fémur y radio-cubital. Resultados: durante los cinco años tras el trasplante se produce un importante aumento de parámetros bioquímicos, IMC, dislipemia, diabetes e hipertensión arterial. A los seis meses existe un alto porcentaje de pacientes con DMO patológica, aumentando un 4,1% al año del trasplante. Conclusiones: tras el trasplante se produce un gran incremento de la hiperlipidemia que se asocia con un patrón característico de alteración de lípidos con elevación del colesterol total, lipoproteínas de baja densidad, lipoproteínas de alta densidad, así como el consiguiente aumento de los triglicéridos, a pesar del tratamiento con estatinas, lo que conlleva un aumento en los factores de riego de padecer diabetes, hipertension arterial y enfermedades cardiovasculares; además se produce una pérdida de masa ósea, lo que conlleva un alto riesgo de sufrir fracturas graves, poniendo en peligro el injerto renal y la calidad de vida del paciente.

Valoración del perfil lipídico y de la densidad mineral ósea en pacientes trasplantados renales / Assessment of lipid profiles and bone mineral density in renal transplant patients

Introducción: las alteraciones del metabolismo lipídico y del metabolismo mineral óseo son trastornos frecuentes entre los pacientes trasplantados renales, lo que contribuye a la aparación de enfermedades matabólicas y cardiovasculares que ponen en peligro la integridad del injerto. Objetivo: describir y observar la evolución de las alteraciones de la densidad mineral ósea (DMO) y las alteraciones lipídicas en una población de pacientes trasplantados renales. Material y método: en este trabajo se ha seguido a 119 pacientes de ambos sexos trasplantados renales, a los cuales se les realizaron mediciones pretrasplante y postrasplante durante cinco años de parámetros bioquímicos, mediciones antropométricas y de la densidad mineral ósea en columna lumbar, fémur y radio-cubital. Resultados: durante los cinco años tras el trasplante se produce un importante aumento de parámetros bioquímicos, IMC, dislipemia, diabetes e hipertensión arterial. A los seis meses existe un alto porcentaje de pacientes con DMO patológica, aumentando un 4,1% al año del trasplante. Conclusiones: tras el trasplante se produce un gran incremento de la hiperlipidemia que se asocia con un patrón característico de alteración de lípidos con elevación del colesterol total, lipoproteínas de baja densidad, lipoproteínas de alta densidad, así como el consiguiente aumento de los triglicéridos, a pesar del tratamiento con estatinas, lo que conlleva un aumento en los factores de riego de padecer diabetes, hipertension arterial y enfermedades cardiovasculares; además se produce una pérdida de masa ósea, lo que conlleva un alto riesgo de sufrir fracturas graves, poniendo en peligro el injerto renal y la calidad de vida del paciente (AU)

Introduction: alterations in lipid metabolism and bone mineral metabolism disturbances are common disorders among renal transplant patients, contributing to the apparition of oxidative metabolic and cardiovascular diseases that threaten the integrity of the graft. Aims: describe and observe the evolution of alterations in bone mineral density (BMD) and lipid abnormalities in a population of kidney transplant patients. Material and method: the samples consisted of 119 kidney transplant patients of both sexes, measurements were performed pretransplant and posttransplant for five years of biochemical parameters, anthropometric measurements and measurement of bone mineral density at the lumbar spine, femur and radioulnar. Results: during the five years after transplantation a significant increase in biochemical parameters, BMI, dyslipidemia, diabetes and hypertension occurs. At six months there is a high percentage of patients with pathologic BMD increase by 4.1% per year of transplantation. Conclusions: after kidney transplantation, a large increase of hyperlipidemia associated with a characteristic pattern of altered lipid with elevated total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein, and the resulting increase in triglycerides, occurs despite statin therapy, leading to an increase in risk factors for diabetes, hypertension, diseases and cardiovasculars further loss of bone mass which carries a high risk of serious fractures occurs, threatening kidney graft and quality of life of patients (AU)

[Study and prevalence of post-transplant diabetes mellitus; analysis on a group of kidney transplant recipients]. / Estudio y prevalencia de la diabetes mellitus postrasplante; análisis en un grupo de pacientes trasplantados renales.

INTRODUCTION: The onset of post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) among kidney recipients is associated with an increased risk of graft failure and high rates of morbidity and mortality. Minimize the risk of PTDM is a priority for improving long-term survival rates. Aims. This study aims to assess the prevalence of PTDM in a renal transplant patient population, to identify risk factors and assess the graft and patient survival. METHODS: The sample consisted of 112 renal transplant patients , 69 men and 43 women , renal transplant , who attended for five years post-transplant consultation. Were analyzed as potential risk factors for PTDM : age , sex, body mass index (BMI ) , obesity , VHC , hypertension, dyslipidemia , total cholesterol (TC) , serum triglyceride and immunosuppressive therapy ( cyclosporine , tacrolimus , mycophenolate mofetil and sirolimus ), also the prevalence of acute rejection episodes was evaluated. RESULTS: The prevalence of PTDM was 24.2 %, compared with 85 patients (75.8%) with standard glucose (PGN) . PTDM patients showed a higher BMI , a higher percentage of overweight , dyslipidemia , total cholesterol levels , triglycerides and performed a greater percentage of patients with PDMPT including Mycophenolate mofetil was administered. CONCLUSIONS: There is a high incidence of PTDM in kidney recipients , the importance of weight control and strict adherence to all identified risk factors , as well as in minimizing the doses of immunosuppressive therapies to prevent the onset of PTDM.

Introducción: La aparición de la diabetes mellitus postrasplante (DMPT) entre los receptores renales se asocia con un mayor riesgo de fracaso del injerto y altas tasas de morbimortalidad. Minimizar el riesgo de DMPT es una prioridad para la mejora a largo plazo de las tasas de supervivencia. Objetivos: Este estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la prevalencia de DMPT en una población de paciente trasplantados renales, para identificar los factores de riesgo y evaluar el injerto y supervivencia de los pacientes. Métodos: La muestras estuvo formada por 112 pacientes trasplantados renales, 69 hombres y 43 mujeres, trasplantados renales, que asistieron durante cinco años a la consulta postrasplante. Se analizaron como posibles factores de riesgo para DMPT: edad, sexo, índice de masa corporal (IMC), sobrepeso, hepatitis C, hipertensión, dislipemia, colesterol total (CT), triglicéridos en suero y terapia inmunosupresora (Ciclosporina, tacrolimus, micofenolato mofetil y sirolimus), también se evaluó la prevalencia de episodios de rechazo agudo. Resultados: La prevalencia de PTDM fue del 24,2%, frente a 85 pacientes (75,8%) con glucosa normalizada (PGN). Los pacientes con DMPT mostraron un IMC mayor, un porcentaje mayor de sobrepeso, dislipemias, niveles colesterol total, triglicéridos y se presento un mayor porcentaje de pacientes con PDMPT entre los que se administraron Micofenolato mofetil. Conclusiones: Existe una alta incidencia de DMPT en receptores renales, la importancia del control de peso y de un seguimiento estricto para todos los factores de riesgo identificados, asi como una minimización en las dosis de tratamientos inmunosupresores para prevenir la aparición de DMPT.

Estudio y prevalencia de la diabetes mellitus postrasplante; análisis en un grupo de pacientes trasplantados renales / Study and prevalence of post-transplant diabetes mellitus; analysis on a group of kidney transplant recipients

Introducción: La aparición de la diabetes mellitus postrasplante (DMPT) entre los receptores renales se asocia con un mayor riesgo de fracaso del injerto y altas tasas de morbimortalidad. Minimizar el riesgo de DMPT es una prioridad para la mejora a largo plazo de las tasas de supervivencia. Objetivos: Este estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la prevalencia de DMPT en una población de paciente trasplantados renales, para identificar los factores de riesgo y evaluar el injerto y supervivencia de los pacientes. Métodos: La muestras estuvo formada por 112 pacientes trasplantados renales, 69 hombres y 43 mujeres, trasplantados renales, que asistieron durante cinco años a la consulta postrasplante. Se analizaron como posibles factores de riesgo para DMPT: edad, sexo, índice de masa corporal(IMC), sobrepeso, hepatitis C, hipertensión, dislipemia, colesterol total (CT), triglicéridos en suero y terapia inmunosupresora(Ciclosporina, tacrolimus, micofenolato mofetily sirolimus), también se evaluó la prevalencia de episodios de rechazo agudo. Resultados: La prevalencia de PTDM fue del 24,2%,frente a 85 pacientes (75,8%) con glucosa normalizada(PGN). Los pacientes con DMPT mostraron un IMC mayor, un porcentaje mayor de sobrepeso, dislipemias, niveles colesterol total, triglicéridos y se presentó un mayor porcentaje de pacientes con PDMPT entre los que se administraron Micofenolato mofetil. Conclusiones: Existe una alta incidencia de DMPT en receptores renales, la importancia del control de peso y de un seguimiento estricto para todos los factores de riesgo identificados, así como una minimización en las dosis de tratamientos inmunosupresores para prevenir la aparición de DMPT (AU)

Introduction: The onset of post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) among kidney recipients is associated with an increased risk of graft failure and high rates of morbidity and mortality. Minimize the risk of PTDM is a priority for improving long-term survival rates. Aims. This study aims to assess the prevalence of PTDM in a renal transplant patient population, to identify risk factors and assess the graft and patient survival. Methods: The sample consisted of 112 renal transplant patients , 69 men and 43 women , renal transplant , who attended for five years post-transplant consultation. Were analyzed as potential risk factors for PTDM : age ,sex, body mass index (BMI ) , obesity , VHC , hypertension, dyslipidemia , total cholesterol (TC) , serum triglyceride and immunosuppressive therapy ( cyclosporine ,tacrolimus , mycophenolate mofetil and sirolimus ), also the prevalence of acute rejection episodes was evaluated. Results: The prevalence of PTDM was 24.2 %, compared with 85 patients (75.8%) with standard glucose(PGN) . PTDM patients showed a higher BMI , a higher percentage of overweight , dyslipidemia , total cholesterol levels , triglycerides and performed a greater percentage of patients with PDMPT including Mycophenolate mofetil was administered. Conclusions: There is a high incidence of PTDM in kidney recipients , the importance of weight control and strict adherence to all identified risk factors , as well as in minimizing the doses of immunosuppressive therapies to prevent the onset of PTDM (AU)

[Longitudinal study of weight and body mass index after renal transplantation during 5 years of evolution]. / Estudio longitudinal del peso e índice de masa corporal tras el trasplante renal durante 5 años de evolución.

INTRODUCTION: Gain weight after transplantation is relatively common, also tends to be multifactorial and can be influenced by glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive medications, delayed graft function and cause serious health complications. OBJECTIVES: Assess changes in weight, degree of obesity and body mass index as well as the effect of immunosuppressive treatment over these 5 years after kidney transplantation. METHODS: The samples were 119 kidney transplant recipients, 70 men and 49 women, that attended the query post for five years. All patients were measured Pretransplant and post (from 1st year to the 5th year) weight, height and body mass index calculated by the formula weight/size2 relating it to immunosuppressive treatment taking. RESULTS: There is a considerable increase of body mass index, weight and degree of obesity in the first year after transplantation to increase more slowly in the next four years. The type of immunosuppressive treatment influence the weight and degree of obesity that occurs in this period of time. CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence there are overweight and obesity after the transplant especially during the first year. A year patients earn an average of 6.6 kg in weight and an average of 2.5 kg/m2 in their BMI. During treatment should minimize doses of steroids and include dietary treatment and adequate physical exercise.

Introducción: El aumento de peso después del trasplante es relativamente común, además suele ser multifactorial y suele estar influenciado por glucocorticoides y los medicamentos inmunosupresores, pudiendo retrasar la funcion del injerto y provocar complicaciones graves de salud. Objetivos: Evaluar los cambios en el peso, grado de obesidad e índice de masa corporal asi como el efecto que el tratamiento inmunosupresor produce sobre estos 5 años postrasplante renal sobre estos. Métodos: La muestra estuvo formada por 119 pacientes trasplantados renales, 70 hombres y 49 mujeres, trasplantados renales, que asistieron durante cinco años a la consulta postrasplante. A todos los pacientes se realizaron mediciones pretrasplante y postrasplante (desde el 1º año hasta el 5º año) de peso, altura e índice de masa corporal calculado mediante la fórmula peso/talla2 relacionándolo con el tratamiento inmunosupresor que tomaban. Resultados: Existe un aumento considerable del índice de masa corporal, peso y grado de obesidad en el primer año tras el trasplante aumentando mas lentamente en los siguientes cuatro años. El tipo de tratamiento inmunosupresor influencia el peso y grado de obesidad que se produce en este periodo de tiempo. Conclusiones: Hay una elevada prevalencia sobrepeso y obesidad tras el trasplante especialmente durante el primer año. Al año los pacientes ganan una media de 6,6 kg de peso y una media de 2,5 kg/m2 en su IMC. Durante el tratamiento se debe minimizar las dosis de esteroides e incluir tratamiento dietético y ejercicio físico adecuado.

Estudio longitudinal del peso e índice de masa corporal tras el trasplante renal durante 5 años de evolución / Longitudinal study of weight and body mass index after renal transplantation during 5 years of evolution

Introducción: El aumento de peso después del trasplante es relativamente común, además suele ser multifactorial y suele estar influenciado por glucocorticoides y los medicamentos inmunosupresores, pudiendo retrasar la función del injerto y provocar complicaciones graves de salud. Objetivos: Evaluar los cambios en el peso, grado de obesidad e índice de masa corporal así como el efecto que el tratamiento inmunosupresor produce sobre estos 5 años postrasplante renal sobre estos. Métodos: La muestra estuvo formada por 119 pacientes trasplantados renales, 70 hombres y 49 mujeres, trasplantados renales, que asistieron durante cinco años a la consulta postrasplante. A todos los pacientes se realizaron mediciones pretrasplante y postrasplante (desde el 1º año hasta el 5º año) de peso, altura e índice de masa corporal calculado mediante la fórmula peso/talla2 relacionándolo con el tratamiento inmunosupresor que tomaban. Resultados: Existe un aumento considerable del índice de masa corporal, peso y grado de obesidad en el primer año tras el trasplante aumentando mas lentamente en los siguientes cuatro años. El tipo de tratamiento inmunosupresor influencia el peso y grado de obesidad que se produce en este periodo de tiempo. Conclusiones: Hay una elevada prevalencia sobrepeso y obesidad tras el trasplante especialmente durante el primer año. Al año los pacientes ganan una media de 6,6 kg de peso y una media de 2,5 kg/m2 en su IMC. Durante el tratamiento se debe minimizar las dosis de esteroides e incluir tratamiento dietético y ejercicio físico adecuado (AU)

Introduction: Gain weight after transplantation is relatively common, also tends to be multifactorial and can be influenced by glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive medications, delayed graft function and cause serious health complications. Objectives: Assess changes in weight, degree of obesity and body mass index as well as the effect of immunosuppressive treatment over these 5 years after kidney transplantation. Methods: The samples were 119 kidney transplant recipients, 70 men and 49 women, that attended the query post for five years. All patients were measured Pretransplant and post (from 1st year to the 5th year) weight, height and body mass index calculated by the formula weight/size2 relating it to immunosuppressive treatment taking. Results: There is a considerable increase of body mass index, weight and degree of obesity in the first year after transplantation to increase more slowly in the next four years. The type of immunosuppressive treatment influence the weight and degree of obesity that occurs in this period of time. Conclusions: A high prevalence there are overweight and obesity after the transplant especially during the first year. A year patients earn an average of 6.6 kg in weight and an average of 2.5 kg/m2 in their BMI. During treatment should minimize doses of steroids and include dietary treatment and adequate physical exercise (AU)