An educational project for patients on hemodialysis to promote self-management behaviors of end stage renal disease education.

Authors: Lingerfelt KL ; Thornton K Author Address: College of Health and Professional Studies, School of Nursing, Graduate Nursing Program, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA. kllfnp@comcast.net Source: Nephrology Nursing Journal: Journal Of The American Nephrology Nurses' Association [Nephrol Nurs J] 2011 Nov-Dec; Vol. 38 (6), pp. 483-8; quiz 489. Publication Type: Journal Article Langu age: English

Publisher: The Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100909377 Publication Model:Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1526-744X (Print) Linking ISSN: 1526744X NLM ISO Abbreviation:Nephrol Nurs J Subsets: Nursing

Original Publication: Pitman, NJ : The Association, c2000-

Renal Dialysis* Self Care* Kidney Failure, Chronic/*therapy Patient Education as Topic/*methods Education, Nursing, Continuing ; Humans ; Kidney Failure, Chronic/psychology ; Patient Compliance

Patient knowledge of hemodialysis and end stage renal disease (ESRD) is crucial to effective selfmanagement and improved outcomes. This project evaluated the effect on patient knowledge of a short-term, one-on-one educational program for patients with ESRD. Twenty-six participants completed a knowledge survey before and after the educational intervention. The structured oneon-one sessions on ESRD education improved overall knowledge scores from an average of 66% to 90% on pre- and post-test assessment, respectively. Findings showed a significant improvement in ESRD knowledge post-intervention (p < 0.000), which could lead to improved self management and better outcomes.