title: Evaluation of a hemodialysis patient education and support program.
abstract: This study examined the effects of a hemodialysis educational and support program (HESP) on patients' physical and psychosocial adaptations to end stage renal disease. The study employed a pretest/posttest modified Solomon experimental design with control group. Data were collected at 3-month intervals following the educational intervention. Results of the study indicated that nurses can have an impact on the patient learning experience by providing support and one-to-one teaching sessions, and actively involving patients in their own care. Additionally, nurses can facilitate active patient learning through enhanced teaching methods.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Korniewicz
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support