Author : Carmaila dela Rosa Gozo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (989 download)
Book Synopsis Nurses' Knowledge and Practice in Hemodialysis Clinics in Metro Manila by : Carmaila dela Rosa Gozo
Download or read book Nurses' Knowledge and Practice in Hemodialysis Clinics in Metro Manila written by Carmaila dela Rosa Gozo and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or irreversible Chronic Kidney Failure is said to be the tenth (10) leading cause of mortality among filipinos according to the 2002 survey of the Philippine National Statistics. It imposes an enormous emotional, psychological, and physiological burden on the patient and his family. It involves complex set of problems that can affect every part of person's life. The number of patients undergoing dialysis is continuously growing. Nurses' play a vital role in the care and treatment of patients undergoing dialysis. The goal of caring for patients with kidney failure is to help each individual achieve the maximum level of health possible. Desirable patient care practices are needed for patients to achieve the highest standards of dialysis care to ensure adequate treatment and improve quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate the nurses' knowledge and practice in selected hemodialysis clinics in Metro Manila and to establish the need for a standardized nursing care. This study utilized the descriptive comparative research design to elicit information and identify nurse's level of knowledge and level of practice on the standards of care on patient care management, infection control and safety, and rehabilitation using assessment, intervention and evaluation.