Colin- Ramirez E et al.(16)
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2015 Canada |
Randomized clinical trial n = 38 |
To determine the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial comparing a low sodium diet with a moderate sodium diet. |
After six months, sodium intake decreased in both groups. In addition, there was an improvement in the perception of quality of life. |
II |
Paterna S et al.(17)
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2008 Italy |
Randomized clinical trial n = 232 |
To assess the effects of a normal sodium diet (120 mmol sodium) compared to a low sodium diet (80 mmol sodium) on HF readmissions. |
The group with normal sodium diet had lower incidence of reincarnation. The sodium-restricted diet produced harmful renal and neurohormonal effects in patients with clinically compensated HF. |
II |
Son YJ et al.(18)
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2011 Korea |
Quantitative cohort study n = 232 |
To determine whether adherence to a sodium-restricted diet affects symptom burden and cardiac event-free survival in Patients with HF. |
Patients with ≥3 g sodium intake per day exhibited lower cardiac event-free survival. Limited sodium intake <3 g/day showed improvement in HF symptomatology. |
IV |
Basuray A et al.(19)
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2015 USA |
Quantitative cohort study n = 305 |
To determine sodium restriction rates and predictors and to assess the reliability of 24-hour urine collection as a tool to estimate dietary sodium intake in Patients with HF. |
The mean 24-hour urinary sodium excretion was 3.15 ± 1.58 g/day. Logistic regression analysis showed male gender and high body mass index as predictors associated with non-adherence to sodium restriction. |
IV |
Welsh D et al.(20)
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2013 USA |
Randomized clinical trial n = 52 |
To examine the effectiveness of an educational intervention (counseling, home visits, and telephone monitoring) in reducing the dietary sodium intake of Patients with HF. |
Dietary sodium intake did not differ between the usual care and intervention groups at 6 weeks; however, dietary sodium intake was lower in the intervention group at 6 months. |
II |
Colin-Ramirez E et al.(21)
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2015 Canada |
Quantitative cohort study n = 237 |
To assess the association between self-reported adherence to a low sodium diet and dietary habits related to sodium intake in Patients with HF. |
Self-reported adherence to a low sodium diet was not reliable among Patients with HF. It was found that the self-reported measure was associated with not adding salt in the preparation of meals or at the table. However, there was no reduction in the frequency of ingestion of high sodium foods. |
IV |
Doukky R et al.(22)
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2016 USA |
Quantitative cohort study n = 902 |
To assess the impact of sodium restriction on the outcomes of patients with HF. |
Results did not show that dietary sodium restriction is associated with lower death or hospitalization rates in Patients with HF. In patients who did not use angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, sodium restriction showed detrimental neurohormonal changes. |
IV |
Heo S et al.(23)
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2009 USA |
Qualitative study n = 20 |
To explore Patients with HF’ perceptions of foods that impact their disease, their understanding of the nutritional recommendations received, and the factors that affect recommendations for following a low sodium diet. |
Most patients believed that eating high sodium foods could affect their health. Nevertheless, less than half understood that excessive sodium intake could accentuate the symptoms of HF. Knowledge, social influence, social conditions and diet as a source of pleasure affect the follow-up of a low sodium diet. |
VI |
Wu JR et al.(24)
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2016 USA |
Cross-sectional quantitative study n = 244 |
To determine which factors were associated with sodium intake in Patients with HF using Theory Planned Behavior. |
New York Heart Association subjective standards, gender, and functional class were associated with sodium intake. |
VI |
Chung ML et al.(25)
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2016 USA |
Quantitative cohort study n = 74 |
To compare sodium intake measured by 24-hour urinary sodium excretion between patients, categorized by self-report, as adherent over 6 months and non-adherent. |
The long-term adherent group had lower sodium intake (≤ 3 g) and realized greater benefits from following a low sodium diet (reduced body edema, improved breathing pattern and increased feeling of well-being) compared with the non-adherent group. |
IV |
Lennie TA et al.(26)
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2008 USA and Australia |
Cross-sectional quantitative study n = 246 |
To describe HF patient’s perceptions regarding the instructions received to follow a low sodium diet and the benefits, barriers, ease as well as frequency of following the diet. |
Of the patients, 80% reported receiving recommendations to follow a low sodium diet. However, 24-hour urinary sodium excretion showed that only 25% of patients were adherent. Limited information is pointed as barriers to the follow-up of a low sodium diet. |
VI |
Song EK et al.(27)
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2016 Korea |
Quantitative cohort study n = 119 |
To determine whether self-reported adherence is consistent with a low sodium diet as measured by food questionnaires and urinary sodium excretion; and whether self-reported adherence to a low sodium diet is a predictor free of cardiac events. |
Self-reported adherence was consistent with the measurement of food questionnaires and 24-hour urinary sodium excretion. Patients who reported never or rarely following a low sodium diet were 4.7 times more likely to have cardiac events than those who always followed a low sodium diet. |
IV |
Lennie TA et al.(28)
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2011 USA |
Quantitative cohort study n = 302 |
To compare differences in cardiac event-free survival between patients with sodium intake above and below 3 g. |
Results showed that 3 g/day of sodium in dietary restriction may be more appropriate for Patients with HF with marked symptomatology. |
IV |