Evaluation of the Importance of Patient Education in Peritoneal Dialysis

Gursu M., Topcuoglu D., Torun N., Ozturk S., Aydin Z., Uzun S., ...More

HASEKI TIP BULTENI-MEDICAL BULLETIN OF HASEKI, vol.48, no.1, pp.14-17, 2010 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: HASEKI TIP BULTENI-MEDICAL BULLETIN OF HASEKI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.14-17
  • Keywords: Peritoneal dialysis, patient, education
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Aim: Peritoneal dialysis is the type of renal replacement therapy which requires active participation of the patient; therefore, the education of the patient is of major importance. We aimed to evaluate objectively the importance of continuation of education in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD).