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So, Kim, Kim, and Kim: Effects of a Structured Drug Education Program on Knowledge and Medication Compliance for Hemodialysis Patients
Original Article

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2006; 36(7): 1135-1144.

Published online: 31 December 2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2006.36.7.1135

Effects of a Structured Drug Education Program on Knowledge and Medication Compliance for Hemodialysis Patients

Hyang Sook So1, Ae Yeong Kim2, Eun A Kim3, Su Mi Kim3

1Professor, College of Nursing, Chonnam National University and Chonnam Reserch Institute of Nursing Science, Korea.

2Head Nurse, Kidney Center, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.

3Nurse, Kidney Center, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.

amelius1@hanmail.net

Copyright © 2006 Korean Society of Nursing Science

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to analysis the effects of a structured drug education program on knowledge and medication compliance for hemodialysis patients.

Method

Hemodialysis patients were recruited from a kidney center, at a university hospital located in G city, Korea. Thirty subjects in the control group received no intervention and 30 subjects in the experimental group received a structured drug education program.

Result

There were significant increases in medication knowledge and medication compliance in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Conclusion

According to the above results, this education program for hemodialysis patients increased knowledge and medication compliance. These findings suggest that a structured drug education program can be used as an efficient nursing intervention for hemodialysis patients.

Keywords: Education, Medication, Knowledge, Compliance, Hemodialysis

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