Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021)
Articles

A Descriptive Study To Assess The Knowledge Regarding Home Management Of Post Hemodialysis Among Patient Receiving Hemodialysis At Selected Hospital In Hassan District

Published 2021-08-18

Abstract

Worldwide epidemic health problem, increasing prevalence and costing an enormous burden on healthcare systems is Chronic kidney disease. Awareness on End stage renal failure and its management were remains poor among clients and their care providers. OBJECTIVE:              To assess the knowledge regarding home management of post hemodialysis among patient receiving hemodialysis in view to prepare the pamphlet for their care. MATERIAL AND METHODS: It was an Quantitative Non Experimental Descriptive Research design. 50 Participants were selected by Non probability Convenience sampling technique. The tool used for data collection was demographic proforma and self structured questionnaire. RESULTS: The study revealed that majority  68%  of the participants had inadequate knowledge, 16% of the participants had moderately adequate knowledge and 6%  of the participants had inadequate knowledge regarding home management of post hemodialysis.The present study overall Mean, SD score was 14.2±6.03  and Mean percentage was 71%. The study concluded that the patient receiving hemodialysis needed education about the Home management of post hemodialysis. The pamphlet helps to improve their knowledge.