Arteriovenous fistula is of vital importance for hemodialysis patients. Patients should provide fistula self-care to maintain fistula patency.
Objective:
This study was conducted to determine the effect of education given to hemodialysis patients regarding arteriovenous fistula on their self-care behaviors.
Methods:
The study with a pre- and post-test design and a control group was conducted with total of 70 patients. Data were collected using “Self-Care Behavior Assessment Scale For Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis.”
Results:
After the training, experimental group showed better overall self-care behaviors with AVF than control group (72.1% and 85.3%, respectively, p = 0.000) as well as better self-care concerning both the management of signs and symptoms (74.0% and 89.7% respectively, p = 0.000) and the prevention of complications (71.0% and 82.6%, respectively, p = 0.000).
Conclusion:
Education for patients was found to improve their fistula-related self-care behaviors. Patient education given with written materials will contribute to the prevention of fistula-related complications and the management of signs and symptoms.
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