Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: How Can They Make Informed Nutritional Decisions?

Abstract

This policy brief is based on data from a cross-sectional mixed-method study that employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches among adult patients with CKD undergoing haemodialysis and their family caregivers. The study was conducted at renal clinics and wards in Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya. The research findings were triangulated with key stakeholder groups. To our knowledge, this was the first study in Kenya on adherence to diet prescriptions among adult patients with CKD on hemodialysis.