Levels of Compliance to Proposed Hemodialysis Treatment Standards by Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

Abstract

Compliance with treatment standards helps to improve health outcomes and prevent complications. This study sought to determine the level of compliance to hemodialysis treatment standards among nurses in the renal unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out involving nurses working in the renal unit. A self administered structured questionnaire and an observational checklist was used to collect information on nursing care during hemodialysis treatment. Results: 48 nurses were recruited. A majority of the respondents 26 (54%) were below the age of 40 years and were predominantly females. Most of the respondents 44 (92%) had specialized nephrology training. A significant association (p=0.018) was reported between nephrology training and compliance to the proposed hemodialysis treatment standards. Most of the respondents 42(87%) had a moderate level of compliance to the proposed hemodialysis treatment standards being implemented at the renal unit. Conclusion: The level of compliance to hemodialysis treatment standards by nurses working in the renal unit at Kenyatta National Hospital was moderate.