Implementing an Interactive Educational Intervention to Increase Knowledge on Phosphorus Diet and Binder Adherence in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis

Chagnon, Rene

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Implementing an Interactive Educational Intervention to Increase Knowledge on Phosphorus Diet and Binder Adherence in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis

dc.contributor.advisor	Kimberly Dion, PhD, RN, CNE, CARN
dc.contributor.advisor	Joanne Churak, PA-C
dc.contributor.author	Chagnon, Rene
dc.contributor.department	University of Massachusetts Amherst
dc.contributor.department	Doctor of Nursing Practice
dc.contributor.department	Family Nurse Practioner
dc.date	2024-01-22T14:20:14.000
dc.date.accessioned	2024-04-26T19:35:34Z
dc.date.available	2024-04-26T19:35:34Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-01
dc.date.submitted	May
dc.description.abstract	Background: Maintaining low serum phosphorus (PO4) levels is recommended in patients receiving hemodialysis through a low phosphorus diet and binder medication compliance, however this remains a struggle for many patients. The literature shows that educational interventions focused on phosphate management can increase patients’ knowledge and improve patient outcomes. Purpose: To implement an educational intervention focused on low phosphorus diet and adherence to binder regimen to increase patients’ knowledge base, receiving hemodialysis at an outpatient unit at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital. Methods: An interactive educational intervention involving two 30-minute, one-to-one counseling sessions with educational materials including short videos and a take-home pamphlet were given to patients receiving hemodialysis at an outpatient unit in a VA hospital over three weeks. Demographics, pre/post surveys, and a satisfaction survey were collected. Results: Following the intervention, all participants reported increased knowledge on adherence to a low phosphorus diet and phosphate binder prescription. A paired samples t-test showed a statistically significant increase in the test scores from pre to post results. Conclusion: Findings from the quality improvement (QI) project show that a focused and interactive educational intervention about phosphorus diet and binder adherence can increase knowledge in patients receiving hemodialysis. One-to-one sessions with interactive videos, discussion, and pamphlets are successful means to engage the patient in learning new material. Keywords: hemodialysis education, interventions, compliance, diet, phosphorus
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.7275/22631077
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14394/37975
dc.relation.url	https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1272&context=nursing_dnp_capstone&unstamped=1
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
dc.source.status	published
dc.subject	Family Practice Nursing
dc.subject	Nursing
dc.title	Implementing an Interactive Educational Intervention to Increase Knowledge on Phosphorus Diet and Binder Adherence in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
dc.type	open
dc.type	article
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