Self-Instructional Module On Av Fistula Care And Dietary Management For Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Abstract
Arteriovenous (AV) fistula care and dietary management are critical components in the effective treatment of patients undergoing hemodialysis. The primary aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a self-instructional module on AV fistula care and dietary management in improving patient knowledge and practices. METHODS: A quasi-experimental design was used, involving 70 patients selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and validated tools to gather demographic information. RESULTS: The results showed that before the intervention, 71.42% of patients had inadequate knowledge about AV fistula care. After the self-instructional module, 88.57% of patients gained adequate knowledge, with a significant improvement in post-test scores (M=21.6, SD=6.7, t-value=14.77, P<0.001). No significant associations were found between demographic factors and post-test knowledge levels. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that self-instructional modules are effective in improving patients knowledge, potentially leading to better AV fistula care and dietary management outcomes.
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