App can help reduce interdialytic weight gain in chronic hemodialysis
A study published in Kidney Medicine suggests that a smartphone app designed to monitor fluid intake can help hemodialysis patients reduce interdialytic weight gain. The intervention showed sustained positive results during both active and passive phases of the trial.
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Digital health tools that incorporate behavioral support can provide cost-effective, scalable solutions for managing chronic health conditions and improving patient outcomes.
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Add as preferred source For adults receiving chronic outpatient hemodialysis, use of a smartphone-based app designed to support fluid intake restriction is feasible and associated with sustained reductions in interdialytic weight gain (IDWG), according to a study published in the August issue of Kidney Medicine .
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