Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Nefroloji Hemsireligi Dergisi, cilt.20, sa.3, ss.147-157, 2025 (Scopus)
Aim: This descriptive study was conducted to evaluate care dependency and the influencing factors among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment. Materials and Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 96 patients who were followed in the peritoneal dialysis clinic of a university hospital, met the inclusion criteria, and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Care Dependency Scale. Results: The mean total score of the patients on the Care Dependency Scale was 76.20±12.98, indicating a high level of independence in care. All participants reported having received education about peritoneal dialysis, and 38.5% evaluated the quality of this education as good. Complications related to peritoneal dialysis that required hospitalization were reported by 42.7% of the patients. Additionally, 53.1% stated that they received support for peritoneal dialysis, with 39.6% indicating that this support was related to the preparation and continuation of the procedure. Conclusion: The findings suggest that care dependency among peritoneal dialysis patients is low and influenced by a variety of factors, including both physical and psychosocial components. These factors hold significant importance for nursing practice. Nurses can develop strategies in collaboration with patients and their families to reduce care dependency, focusing on education, individual and psychosocial support, promotion of physical activity, regular monitoring and evaluation, encouragement of independence and autonomy, and self-management skills.