Prioritization of the hemodialysis patients' preferences in acquisition of health information: A strategy for patient education
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Full training according to the information needs of patients reduces health care costs and increases the quality of care. The present study was conducted aims to prioritize the preferences of hemodialysis patients in acquisition of health information to be able to provide training according to these preferences and their prioritization after achieving them. This study was a descriptive cross-sectional one which was conducted on all hemodialysis patients who visited Kowsar Hospital in Semnan within the year 2014-2015. Data collecting tool was researcher-made questionnaire which assessed physical information needs of patients in four areas of nutrition, energy, pain and discomfort, sleep and rest. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16 using the descriptive statistics.71 hemodialysis patients participated in this study. 68.6%, 50.7%, 42.6% and 46.7% of patients expressed acquisition information regarding hematopoietic foods, how to increase mobility, how to relieve itching during dialysis and mental activities before sleep as their first priorities, respectively. The results of this study showed that hemodialysis patients need to know what kinds of information in the field of physical problems. To facilitate adaptation and selfcare of patients, providing information and training based on the real needs of patients will be helpful.
Authors and Affiliations
Hassan Babamohamadi| Assistant Professor. Nursing Care Research Center. Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, Fatemeh Shojaeezadeh| Bachelor Student of Health information Technology. Student Research Committee. Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, Mahdie Karimi| Bachelor Student of Health information Technology. Student Research Committee. Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, Mahdie Karimi| Associate Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran Corresponding E-mail: mkahouei@yahoo.com
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