The Effect Of Vıdeo-Based Fıstula Care Educatıon On Hemodıalysıs

The Effect Of Vıdeo-Based Fıstula Care Educatıon On Hemodıalysıs Patıents' Self-Care Behavıors: A Randomızed Controlled Study

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of face-to-face and video-based education for fistula care on hemodialysis patients' self-care behaviors.

Methods: The study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study. Fistula care training was given to the patients in the control group using face-to-face education technique. Fistula care training was given to the patients in the experimental group using a video based technique.

Experimental group: The researcher provided the patient education the on fistula care. In this training, the researcher first verbally explained fistula care to the patients. After the verbal training, a video recording about fistula care was shown to the patients. The patients watched the video recording during dialysis using the TV unit at the bedside. The training took 20 minutes. Patients were allowed to watch the training video twice, at a one-week interval, when they came for hemodialysis treatment after the condition of the patients on dialysis stabilized.

Topics: Video recordings on of fistula care was done by the researchers in the vocational skills laboratory. The video flow plan included the introduction of the materials to be used in fistula care as well as the researcher's presentation of how to manage the fistula. Fistula care steps were performed on the simulation model. In addition, the precautions to be taken during the application and what to do in case of possible complications were also shown.

Literature review, research results, clinicians' opinions, and experts and practices were used in editing the content of verbal training and video recording,

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being 18 years or older,
• Receiving hemodialysis treatment for more than 6 months,
• Having arteriovenous fistula,
• Being able to read, understand and speak Turkish,
• Not having any physical, mental or mental disability restricting daily activities,
• Having no visual-hearing impairment, perception and psychiatric problems,
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not having arteriovenous fistula,
• Declining to participate in the study