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The Evaluation of an Orientation Program of Self-Care Abilities for Patients on Hemodialysis
Michele-Anne Trask1, Stan Marchuk2, Camille Rozon3
1Operations Leader, Hemodialysis and Vascular Access, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Abstract:
Effective management of end stage renal disease for individuals undergoing hemodialysis (HD) requires the acquisition of self-care abilities, which have been shown to improve outcomes. Studies have indicated that educational interventions improve self-care abilities in patients with chronic kidney failure. A self-care coaching intervention was designed to bridge this gap. To evaluate, we utilized a pre-test/post-test quasi-experimental design using the Self Care for Adults on Dialysis (SCAD) tool. This was administered prior to, four months, and one year after the intervention. Results demonstrated improvement in self-care related to vascular access and fluid management, both significant aspects of being HD-dependent.
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