[Evaluation of an educational program on calcium and phosphorus metabolism for patients on hemodialysis].

This cohort study evaluated the effects of an educational program about metabolism and control of serum levels of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (PO4), parathormone (PTH), Ca x PO4 product on 33 stable patients on hemodialysis. Patients were randomized into two groups: control (n = 17) and intervention (n = 16). The control group received information on vascular access.