This study investigates whether artificial intelligence-supported patient education can reduce itching and improve patient empowerment in individuals with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
128
The intervention consisted of an artificial intelligence-supported patient education program developed for patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. The education focused on pruritus management and included information about the causes of itching, factors affecting pruritus, skin care, dietary recommendations, symptom management strategies, and self-management behaviors. The educational content was provided through an AI-supported website designed to improve patient empowerment and increase patients' knowledge and participation in their own care.
Nursing
Izmir, Ege, Turkey (Türkiye)
5-D Itching Scale Score
Changes in 5-D Itching Scale Score
Time frame: 2 weeks
Patient Empowerment Scale Score
Changes in Patient Empowerment Scale Score
Time frame: 2 weeks
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