Influence of family carers on haemodialyzed patients' adherence to dietary and fluid restrictions: an observational study.

Aim:   To determine the influence of a family carer on haemodialyzed patients''adherence'.

Background:   There is extensive evidence showing that successful treatment of patients with end-stage renal disease is directly related to patients''adherence'. The parameters indicative of a good adherence are potassium and phosphate serum levels and the interdialytic weight gain.