Outcomes | Number of trials (n) | Duration of follow-up | Findings in the intervention group |
Time to dialysis* | 2 (476) | 18 months to ongoing | Longer time to dialysis |
Self-efficacy | 4 (254) | 1–6 months | Greater self-efficacy (3 trials); no difference (1 trial) |
Diet concordance | 7 (400) | 3–6 months | Greater diet concordance (3 trials); no difference (4 trials) |
Fluid concordance | 6 (375) | 1–6 months | Greater fluid concordance (2 trials); no difference (4 trials) |
Depression | 4 (434) | 6 weeks to 18 months | Less depression (2 trials); no difference (2 trials) |
Anxiety | 3 (521) | 2–18 months | Less anxiety (1 trial); no difference (2 trials) |
Quality of life | 4 (300) | 3 months | Greater quality of life |
*In predialysis care.