Peer-to-Peer Training for Health Care Professionals in Dialysis Clinics
Author Information
Author(s): Carla Maria Avesani, Alicia García-Testal, Patricia Mesa-Gresa, Alexandra-Elena Marin, Amaryllis H. Van Craenenbroeck, Evangelia Kouidi, Naomi Clyne, Eva Segura-Ortí
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institute
Hypothesis
The study aims to depict the material and dissemination methods for the peer-to-peer training program developed for health care professionals working in dialysis clinics.
Conclusion
The educational material developed for health care professionals working with patients on hemodialysis obtained good satisfaction scores from the participants.
Supporting Evidence
- 138 health care professionals participated in the training, representing 50% to 92% of the staff in each clinic.
- 78 participants responded to the satisfaction questionnaire, with most reporting they were satisfied or very satisfied.
- The training was adapted to fit the busy schedules of health care professionals.
Takeaway
This study shows that training health care workers in dialysis clinics can help them feel more satisfied and better equipped to help patients.
Methodology
The study involved a peer-to-peer training program for health care professionals, followed by an anonymous satisfaction questionnaire.
Limitations
Not all health care professionals filled out the satisfaction questionnaire, and nurses were not involved in developing the educational material.
Participant Demographics
Health care professionals from dialysis clinics in Spain, Greece, Sweden, and Belgium.
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