Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is a progressive health condition that affects millions worldwide, with lifestyle playing a crucial role in its management. Patient education is essential in promoting healthier behaviors to slow disease progression and improve quality of life. However, many Chronic Kidney Disease patients have limited knowledge and inadequate practices regarding lifestyle modification. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program (STP) on improving knowledge and practice regarding lifestyle modification among Chronic Kidney Disease patients in a selected hospital at Dehradun. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding lifestyle modification among Chronic Kidney Disease patients. A total of 60 Chronic Kidney Disease patients were selected through non-probability purposive sampling. A structured knowledge questionnaire and a practice assessment checklist (using likert scale) were administered before and after the implementation of the STP. The data collected were collected using a structured questionnaire divided into two section : demographic variables and a knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist. The study was conducted at SHRI MAHANT INDRESH HOSPITAL, Patelnagar, Dehradun Uttarakhand. Results: Most participants were in the age group of 41–50 years (30%), male (58.3%), and Hindu (66.6%). Educational status showed that 36.7% were graduates, and 41.7% had two children. A positive family history of kidney disease was reported by 36.7%.The mean pre- test knowledge score (8.80 ± 3.79) increased to (18.53 ± 3.99) after the intervention, with a statistically significant difference (t = 18.972, p = 0.0001). Practice scores across domains also improved (D1 = 2.46 ± 0.650 to D5 = 2.80 ± 0.403), and one-way ANOVA confirmed significance (F = 4.418, p = 0.002). Conclusion: The Structured Teaching Program significantly enhanced both knowledge (t = 18.972, p < 0.001) and practice (F = 4.418, p = 0.002) among Chronic Kidney Disease patients. This finding indicates the structured teaching program was effective in enhancing the participants knowledge and practice regarding lifestyle modification. Additionally, highlights the importance of educational interventions in improving lifestyle modification, thereby supporting better disease management and patient outcomes.
Chronic Kidney Disease, Lifestyle Modification, Structured Teaching Program, Patient Education, Knowledge, Practice, Pre-experimental Study, Nursing Intervention.
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