EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL PACKAGE RELATED TO CONTINUOUS PERITONEAL DIALYSIS ON NURSES' PERFORMANCE

Abstract Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a therapy that individuals with end-stage kidney disease can receive treatment at home. PD is a feasible, effective and an important form of kidney replacement therapy. Nurses managing PD patients should have basic and understanding of PD. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate effect of educational package related to continuous peritoneal dialysis on nurses' performance. Methods: Quasi- experimental study design was utilized in this study and conducted at dialysis unit in Mineat ELnaser Central Hospital, Dakahlia Governate, Egypt, including all available nurses (80) who provide direct care for patients use continuous peritoneal dialysis. Data were collected using two tools: Tool ?: Structured interview questionnaire sheet include demographic data & nurses' knowledge about continuous peritoneal dialysis. Tool ??: Observational checklist related to continuous peritoneal dialysis. Result: There was a highly statistically significance improvement in overall nurses' knowledge and practice levels immediately post and after three months of educational program (P value <0.001*). Conclusion: Application of educational program regarding continuous peritoneal dialysis has a positive improvement on nurses' knowledge and practice. Recommendation: This study recommended that continuous educational programs in regular basis and peritoneal dialysis courses are essential for nurses to improve their knowledge and practice while working with peritoneal dialysis patients and attain excellent care quality. Key Wards: Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis, Educational Package, Nurses' Performance.