Seniors and self-care hemodialysis.

Abstract

The expansion of a central renal unit's facilities by the establishment of a self-care satellite unit provided an opportunity for significant savings in travel time for patients. It was decided to offer self-care training to a number of older patients who might not otherwise have been considered for this modality. An effective training program was developed for these older patients, designed to meet their specific needs. They were able to learn at their own pace, thus reducing stress and the fear of failure.