Clinical outcome of calcitriol therapy and patient education program on hyperparathyroidism.

The treatment of patients with hyperparathyroidism provides a challenge for the dialysis team. Interventions with calcitriol therapy, phosphate binders, motivational efforts, and education on diet and renal osteodystrophy can help to control parathyroid hormone (PTH). Effects of intervention were studied on 54 hemodialysis patients for 1 year, resulting in improved outcomes.