This is a measurement tool that the Measurement and Understanding workstream have identified as relevant for use in quality improvement projects within the renal setting. We have included information on this measurement tool, and where possible, attached the tool and further information related to its use. Please feel free to download any of the information on this tool below.
If you have any queries about the use of this tool please contact the chair of the Measurement and Understanding workstream via Katie.Fielding@nhs.net. We’d also love to hear from you, if you have used this information in a quality improvement project.
Katie Fielding has also produced a blog providing further information on a number of other useful measurement tools recommended by the Measurement and Understanding workstream available on the KQuIP hub here.
Body Composition Monitor (BCM) – this measure is also related to the fluid status in haemodialysis patients and is currently being used within the BISTRO trial (https://www.keele.ac.uk/bistro/). Again it can be used within quality improvement projects and interventions related to fluid status of kidney patients. Further information on body composition measurement can be found in the below proforma.
You can also find further information on BCM on the Fresenius website here.