| Abstract: | The role of the Adequacy Nurse is concerned with the adequacy of dialysis and nutritional status in both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. This relatively new and unique post incorporates diverse roles, including that of practitioner, educator, researcher and change agent. The purpose of this work is to educate both staff and patients about the importance of Urea Kinetic Modelling, to enable them to participate in the process, to ensure that standards set are research based and to act as a change agent when necessary. The creation of this post has resulted in improved communication amongst nurses and the multidisciplinary team and with this increased knowledge a higher standard of care has been observed. |
