Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2011 Jun;14(1):39-46.

Relationship between Knowledge and Adherence to Self-management Guidelines, and Influencing Factors of Adherence for Hemodialysis Patients

• Park JS
• Lee HS
• Lee SY
• Im HB
• Oh HS

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.

Keyword

Knowledge; Education needs; Adherence; Hemodialysis

MeSH Terms

Humans
Renal Dialysis
Renal Insufficiency
Self Care