An exploration of the relationship between adherence with dietary sodium restrictions and health beliefs regarding these restrictions in Irish patients receiving haemodialysis for end‐stage renal disease

Aims. To measure adherence levels with dietary restrictions in Irish patients with end‐stage renal disease receiving haemodialysis and to explore the relationships between adherence with dietary sodium restrictions and health beliefs in relation to following these restrictions in this group. Background. Non‐adherence to medical regimes is an important healthcare issue and an ever‐present problem, particularly in patients with a chronic illness....