Self-Management Micro-Video Health Education Program for Hemodialysis Patients.

Self-management in hemodialysis patients is critical for optimal health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the effects of a theory-based micro-video health education program on the improvement of self-management, hemodialysis knowledge, and self-efficacy in hemodialysis patients. This quasi-experimental study employed a two group, pre- and post-test design.

Effects of a transtheoretical model-based WeChat health education programme on self-management among haemodialysis patients: A longitudinal experimental intervention study.

Aim: To examine the effects of a transtheoretical model-based WeChat health education programme on self-management in haemodialysis patients in China.

Design: A longitudinal experimental intervention study.

Methods: Patients (N = 120) who underwent haemodialysis from December 2015-November 2017 were recruited and randomly allocated to either group 1 (who received a 3-month WeChat health education immediately after randomization) or group 2 (who was combined with group 1 and received the same intervention at the 5th month after enrolment in the study).

Quality of life, symptoms, and sleep quality of elderly with end-stage renal disease receiving conservative management: a systematic review.

Background: Older patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have experienced diminished quality of life and debilitating symptoms. Conservative management may be a potential treatment option. Currently, limited studies have been conducted about the main outcome of conservative management, including quality of life, symptoms and sleep quality.