Reliability of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in the Evaluation of the Nutritional Status of Hemodialysis Patients - A Comparison With Mini Nutritional Assessment

Erdogan E., Tutal E., Uyar M. E., Bal Z., Demirci B. G., Sayin B., ...More

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.45, no.10, pp.3485-3488, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.08.096
  • Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.3485-3488
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction. Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is a strong predictive factor for morbidity and mortality in patients who have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is an important and confirmed tool to evaluate PEW that has been recommended by many guidelines. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a noninvasive technique for assessing body composition. The aim of the present study was to analyze the reliability of BIA in malnutrition diagnosis by comparing it with standard MNA in a group of 100 ESRD patients.