A study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional modules on knowledge & attitude regarding home care of post Hemodialysis patient in B.M. Shah Hospital & Research Center, Bhilai (C.G.)

Background: Hemodialysis is a lifesaving, long-term treatment for end-stage renal disease. Post hemodialysis patients frequently experience fatigue, reduced quality of life and emotional distress. Inadequate knowledge & attitude contributes to poor disease management and it can cause complications. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding home care of post hemodialysis patient. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest- posttest design with 60 patients (30-60 years) was conducted. A 30-item structured knowledge questionnaire was administered before and seven days after a 45-minute structured teaching program. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and chi-square test. Results: Mean pretest knowledge score was 12.46±2.12, which significantly increased to 23.03±1.68 (t=18.67, p