Title: Effectiveness of Empowerment Programme on Adherence among patients undergoing Hemodialysis–A Pilot Study

Abstract

Introduction: Global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is gradually increasing and imposes great challenges in the lives of patients. Adherence to treatment schedule is very essential to have a good quality of life free of complications. Present study was undertaken to assess the effect of an empowerment programme on Adherence among patients undergoing Hemodialysis. Methods: A Quasi experimental two group pretest post test design was used in the study. 10 Patients undergoing hemodialysis were selected and shift wise randomization was done. Pre test was done using The End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire. Patients in the experimental group received an empowerment programme (which included Cognitive and psychological intervention) 2sessions per week for 3 weeks and control group received routine care. Post test was done 4 weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention. Results: The study findings revealed that the overall level of Adherence was found to be low. There was a statistically significant difference in the post test level of Adherence between experimental and Control group. Conclusions: Empowerment interventions would be beneficial in improving the adherence among patients undergoing Hemodialysis.