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Peritoneal dialysis training and interventions: A narrative review.
Helen Hurst1,2, Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo3, Diana Perez Moran4
1University of Salford, School of Health and Society, Salford, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Summary
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) training needs better evidence for educational interventions. Adapting training with individualized approaches and assessments may improve patient outcomes in PD therapy.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Medical Education
- Patient Care
Background:
- Effective peritoneal dialysis (PD) programs rely on comprehensive training for patients and caregivers by PD nurses.
- The objective is to equip patients with knowledge, skills, and support to minimize PD-related complications.
- Existing evidence on the efficacy of educational interventions in PD training is inconsistent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of different PD training methods and educational interventions on patient outcomes.
- To identify effective strategies for enhancing PD patient education and training.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review was conducted, analyzing studies published within the last 10 years.
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined, followed by database searches and data extraction.
- A quality appraisal was performed on the selected 21 studies.
Main Results:
- The review identified a lack of robust evidence for specific educational interventions in PD training.
- Findings suggest that individualized training approaches, pre-training assessments, and standardized outcome measures are beneficial.
- Patient characteristics and retraining needs were also considered in the analysis.
Conclusions:
- Robust evidence supporting specific educational interventions in PD training remains limited.
- There is a need to adapt PD training to include individualized approaches and pre-training assessments.
- Consistent outcome measures are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of PD training programs.
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