“Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Renal Care (Dialysis) at Home among the Caregivers of Renal Failure Patient”

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease poses a threat to the health care system. Dialysis saves patient life. Patients on dialysis patient have a greater chance for increased survival time owing to the advances in treatment modalities; therefore, more comprehensive information to understand the aspects of renal care is very important.

Aim and Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the pre- and post-test knowledge score regarding renal care (dialysis patient) and to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on renal care (dialysis patient) at home among caregivers.

Materials and Methods: An evaluative research approach with a pre-experimental design was used for the study. The study was conducted on 60 samples at caregivers of renal patients at selected hospitals of Udaipur city. Sample was selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire. Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for interpretation and analysis of data.

Results: The findings of the present study showed that the highest percentage (61.7%) of caregivers belonged to the age group of 26–35. The mean post-test knowledge score (22.86) also was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (10.35). The comparison of pre-test and post-test knowledge score showed that there was a significant gain in knowledge scores of caregivers after STP at 0.05 level (t =7.41, P < 0.05). This shows that a STP was effective.

Conclusions: The study findings concluded that caregivers had inadequate knowledge regarding renal care before STP. After giving structured teaching programme patients and care givers had greater potential for accelerating awareness regarding home based renal care.