Abstract:Background: Intradialytic oral nutrition (ION) has been shown to improve many clinical outcomes, including lowering mortality, in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Despite the benefits, ION is underused in many countries. Objective: The objective of our study was to determine the perception of health-care professionals (HCP) in our environment of the use of ION in patients undergoing HD. Methods: Survey applied to HCP in Mexico who worked or had worked in an HD unit in their locality. Results: From 272 HCP who answe… Show more
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