An investigation of interactive electronic book in learning benefits and quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients.

• Main Authors: Li-Chueh Kuo, 郭麗雀
• Other Authors: Shang-Pao Ye
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/8r34tg

碩士 === 義守大學 === 管理碩博士班 === 104 === Patient education is one of the key components for success in peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy. Present study compared the differential benefits between paper version and interactive electronic book in PD patients. The study was a quasi-experimental, randomized, parallel-group control design. Subjects who received PD therapy for at least one month were enrolled. Forty participants were recruited respectively in Exp group (electronic book) and Control group (paper version). Mean age was 48.07 y/o in Exp group, 49.36 y/o in Control group, male/female 15/25 vs 13/27. Participants were evaluated by scoring methods including PD techniques, satisfaction, quality of life (QoL) (SF-36) at baseline and post-educational program. All participants demonstrated to increase scores in PD techniques evaluation after educational program, Exp group 14.23 to 20.73, Control group 14.23 to 19.93. In satisfaction evaluation, Exp group increased scores from 3.98 to 4.05, Control group decreased from 4.05 to 3.75. Quality of life (QoL) evaluation by SF-36 scores, Exp group showed increased scores in role physical, vitality, mental health, social function, general health. In contrary, Control group showed decreased scores in majority items of SF-36 except bodily pain. Present study revealed interactive electronic book demonstrated more benefits than paper version in patient satisfaction and QoL improvement in PD patients.