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Alison Neville1, Jean Jenkins, John D Williams

  • 1PD Unit, Directorate of Nephrology and Transplantation, University Hospital of Wales, United Kingdom. Alison.Neville@Cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk

Peritoneal Dialysis International : Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
|July 29, 2005
PubMed
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This study developed a multisensory peritoneal dialysis (PD) training program for patients with learning disabilities. The new program reduced training times and maintained satisfactory peritonitis rates, improving PD accessibility.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Medical Education
  • Patient Training

Background:

  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) requires comprehensive patient training due to infection risks.
  • Increasing numbers of elderly patients and those with comorbidities present educational challenges for PD.
  • Existing PD training programs often fail to accommodate patients with low literacy or learning disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an adapted, user-friendly PD training program for patients with learning disabilities.
  • To address the limitations of traditional text-heavy training materials.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team designed a new training program incorporating pictorial aids, audiotapes, and symbol-based assessments.
  • Key components included photographic guides, audio instructions, symbol-based assessment sheets, and redesigned record sheets.

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  • A pilot study evaluated the program's effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • The new multisensory training program significantly reduced training times.
    • Pilot study indicated satisfactory peritonitis rates, suggesting program efficacy.
    • The program proved effective for individuals with learning disabilities, elderly patients, and potentially those with language barriers.

    Conclusions:

    • A multisensory approach to PD training enhances accessibility for diverse patient populations.
    • Adapting educational materials using visual aids and symbols improves PD training outcomes.
    • This approach offers a viable solution for training patients with cognitive or literacy challenges.