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    Nurses train patients for home peritoneal dialysis, empowering them to manage their care and reduce hospital admissions. This approach fosters patient independence and improves quality of life.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Patient Education
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Home peritoneal dialysis offers an alternative to in-center hemodialysis.
    • Patient training is crucial for successful home dialysis implementation.
    • Reducing hospital admissions is a key goal in renal care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a nurse-led training program for home peritoneal dialysis.
    • To highlight the benefits of patient empowerment in renal care.
    • To assess the impact of home dialysis training on hospital admissions.

    Main Methods:

    • A dedicated nursing team at the Baxter Renal Education Centre provided comprehensive training.
    • The training focused on equipping patients with skills for self-administered peritoneal dialysis.
    • The learning environment was designed to be supportive and patient-centered.

    Main Results:

    • Patients successfully learned to perform peritoneal dialysis at home.
    • The program contributed to the prevention of hospital admissions.
    • Patients reported increased control over their renal care management.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse-led home dialysis training programs are effective in improving patient autonomy.
    • Home peritoneal dialysis training can significantly reduce healthcare utilization.
    • Supportive educational environments enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.