2. Need for an Education Program and Rationale for the Current Study
ESRD
END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE, ESRD
Patients' understanding of hemodialysis and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is essential for effective self-management and patient outcomes. There is a need for evidence and trials on the effect of therapeutic education among dialysis patients. The available literature on therapeutic interventions of a focused nature has demonstrated positive effects, and evidence on the use of multidisciplinary care lacks certainty and majorly constitutes observational studies and nonrandomized controlled trials.