A Study To Assess The Knowledge Regarding Post Dialysis Home Care Management Among Caregivers Of Chronic Renal Failure Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis In Selected Hospital At Kasaragod

Abstract

Post- dialysis home care management is crucial for individual undergoing dialysis treatment. This type of care involves a set of practices and routines aimed at ensuring the well-being of the patients after they have undergone dialysis. The study was to assess the knowledge regarding post dialysis home care management among caregivers of Chronic Renal Failure patients undergoing hemodialysis in selected hospital at Kasaragod. The main objectives of the study were: to assess the levels of knowledge regarding post dialysis home care among caregivers of Chronic Renal Failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. A descriptive design was adopted for the present study. The study was conducted among caregivers of Chronic Renal Failure patients undergoing hemodialysis from a selected hospital Kasaragod. The purpose of the study was explained to the samples and their written consent was obtained. The samples were ensured about the confidentiality of the information revealed. Based on inclusion criteria, the study participants were selected using a Non – Probability Purposive Sampling Technique. The sample size was 40. The tool was prepared after discussion and seeking opinion from the experts. A Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was prepared and reliability was established by using Karl Pearson Correlation and Co-efficient method Content validity was done by the subject experts and experienced persons.    The pilot study was conducted on 17.10.2023 and found that the tool is reliable and feasible to conduct the main study. The data was collected by using a Structured Knowledge Questionnaire. The obtained data was analyzed using Descriptive and Inferential Statistics. Results related to Percentage Distribution of knowledge regarding post dialysis home care management among caregivers. The Mean Knowledge score is 29.17 and Mean Percentage is 72.9%. Results related to Association of knowledge Score with selected demographic variables. The association between knowledge score with selected Socio Demographic Variables was analyzed using Chi-Square test. The calculated value of Chi-Square was found to be less than table values for selected Socio Demographic Variables except the age group. There is no significant association between the knowledge score with selected Socio Demographic Variables such as gender, religion, education, marital status, occupation, history of renal failure among family members, duration as a caregiver, relationship with client.