Campus and education: an experience with PD patients

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Medical Education

Background:

• Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) require strict adherence to complex schedules, nutritional guidelines, and therapeutic regimens.
• Over time, deviations from initial treatment protocols can occur, impacting patient outcomes.
• There is a need for effective educational strategies to reinforce patient knowledge and improve compliance in PD management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate an alternative educational approach for PD patients outside traditional clinical settings.
• To detect and correct discrepancies in patient knowledge and technique management.
• To enhance patient understanding, compliance, and long-term success of PD therapy.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a campus setting for a continuous educational program involving PD patients and their families.
• Implemented retraining sessions focused on dialysis technique, infectious complication prevention, nutrition, and physical activity.
• Collaborated with external professional figures not affiliated with the dialysis unit.

Main Results:

• The campus-based educational initiative facilitated the identification and correction of knowledge gaps in PD management.
• The program aimed to ensure home treatment aligns with initial dialysis information.
• The approach sought to improve overall patient understanding and adherence to prescribed therapies.

Conclusions:

• An alternative, campus-based educational program can serve as an effective tool for retraining PD patients.
• This educational strategy helps maintain adherence to dialysis protocols and enhances patient self-management.
• Involving patients and families in an off-site educational setting can lead to improved long-term therapeutic success.