Relationship between Knowledge and Adherence to Self-management Guidelines, and Influencing Factors of Adherence for Hemodialysis Patients.
- Author:
Ji Suk PARK
1
;
Hyun Suk LEE
;
Soo Youn LEE
;
Hye Bin IM
;
Hyun Soo OH
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Inha University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Knowledge;
Education needs;
Adherence;
Hemodialysis
- MeSH:
Humans;
Renal Dialysis;
Renal Insufficiency;
Self Care
- From:Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2011;14(1):39-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was to examine the relationships between knowledge with same sub-areas of education needs and adherence to self-management guidelines, and to investigate the factors that influence adherence. METHOD: One hundred eleven patients with terminal stage of kidney failure were conveniently selected from a university hospital in Incheon. RESULTS: The level of knowledge was high, with a mean score of 15.25. The level of adherence to self-management guidelines was low, with a mean score of 64.53. The patients' education needs were high. The significant influencing factors on adherence were gender, educational level, and two sub-areas of knowledge, 'exercise and daily life' and 'follow-up care and treatment'. CONCLUSION: Relationships between knowledge, education needs, and adherence should be further examined before developing and implementing intervention programs for adherence to treatment guideline in hemodialysis patients.
