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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
Print version ISSN 0874-0283On-line version ISSN 2182-2883
Abstract
MARTINS, Matilde Delmina da Silva and MOURA, Sandra. Analysis of self-care behaviors in patients with arteriovenous fistula. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2023, vol.serVI, n.2, e23.11.29211. Epub Feb 28, 2024. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rvi23.11.29211.
Background:
Hemodialysis is a form of treatment for chronic kidney disease that requires arteriovenous fistula creation. Given that patients are required to care for their arteriovenous fistulae, nurses should teach them these self-care behaviors.
Objective:
To analyze the self-care behaviors of patients with arteriovenous fistula undergoing hemodialysis.
Methodology:
Analytical cross-sectional study with 131 patients from three hemodialysis clinics in the north of Portugal using of Assessment of Self-Care Behaviors with Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis Scale.
Results:
Arteriovenous fistula-related self-care behaviors scored an average of 74.5 points, the Management of signs and symptoms subscale scored 85.27 points, and the Prevention of complications 68.26 points out of a maximum of 100 points. Education level and teaching agent were associated with self-care behaviors. Age and education level were related to the prevention of complications.
Conclusion:
The self-care behaviors of patients with arteriovenous fistula were below expected levels. We suggest that a multidisciplinary team should provide self-care training to these patients adjusted to their age and education level.
Keywords : arteriovenous fistula; renal dialysis; self-care; nursing care.
