Education of Young Staff Using Peritoneal Dialysis Teaching Evaluation Chart and Reflection Sheet

Abstract

Patient education is important in peritoneal dialysis (PD) due to its home-based nature. Such education requires the acquisition of specialized knowledge. In order to maintain an appropriate level of patient education, it is considered important to establish an educational method for young ward staff. We used the "PD Instruction Evaluation Chart" to help staff members develop fundamental PD knowledge and techniques. Additionally, the “Reflection Sheet” helped them evaluate the patient instructions they gave in actual practice. While the “PD Instruction Evaluation Chart” alone tends to confirm knowledge without considering individual patient needs, its combined use with the “Reflection Sheet” enables staff to appreciate the importance of personalized instruction. Teaching with this dual approach using both the “PD Instruction Evaluation Chart” and “Reflection Sheet” is efficient and effective for educating young staff during the introductory phase of PD. In the future, we would like to evaluate how this educational method contributes to improving the quality of patient care.