DOI: 10.17049/jnursology.1536351 ISSN: 2822-2954

The Effect of Education Given to Hemodialysis Patients on Independence and Self-Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abdulsamed Kaya, Merdiye Şendir
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Objective: This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effects of training based on the Roper-Logan-Tierney Nursing Model on the independence levels and self-care agency of individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment in their daily living activities.Methods: The study was conducted with 78 patients (40 in the experimental group, 38 in the control group) at a hemodialysis unit in Türkiye. The experimental group received a 6-week Roper-Logan-Tierney Nursing Model-based training program, while the control group received routine care. Data were collected using the Patient Information Form, the Modified Barthel Index, and the Self-Care Agency Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at the 3-month follow-up.Results: The experimental group had significantly higher Modified Barthel Index and Self-Care Agency Scale scores compared to the control group at post-intervention and follow-up (P

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