복막투석환자의 자기효능감, 자가간호수행 및 생리적 지표

Self Efficacy, Selfcare Practice, and Physiological Parameters in Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

Purpose: This study was done to investigate the degree of self care practice and physiological parameters according to the level of self-efficacy. Method: The participants in the study were 80 out patients receiving the follow-up care at peritoneal dialysis(PD) clinic of CNUH in Gwang-ju. The data were collected by questionares and chart review. Results: The mean score for PD patient s self efficacy was 3.38(1-5point) and there were significant differences in gender, religion, occupation, monthly income, duration of PD, number of admission and number of peritonitis history after PD. The mean score for PD patients self care practice was 3.12(1-4point) and there were significant differences in PD education experience and peritonitis experience after PD. There were significant differences in self care practice and physiological parameters(Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol) according to the level of self efficacy. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate a need to promote self-efficacy for self-care practice in peritoneal dialysis patients.