Development of the Self-Care for Adults on Dialysis Tool (SCAD).(Report): An article from: CANNT Journal

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From the author: The objective of this study was to develop a norm-referenced tool that would measure the self-care abilities and behaviours for adults requiring dialysis therapy. Guided by the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory (Orem, 2001) and an extensive review of the research literature, the Lay Care Giving for Adults on Dialysis tool (LC-GAD) (Horsburgh, Laing, Beanlands, Meng, & Harwood, 2008) was modified to develop the Self-Care for Adults on Dialysis (SCAD) measure. Content validity testing of the SCAD was conducted by a panel of 13 nephrology nursing experts. The tool was modified based on study findings. Further psychometric testing is required. When completed the SCAD tool will guide nurses to design and evaluate supportive self-care interventions for adults requiring dialysis.

Citation Details
Title: Development of the Self-Care for Adults on Dialysis Tool (SCAD).(Report)
Author: Lucia Costantini
Publication:CANNT Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2011
Publisher: Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses & Technologists
Volume: 21 Issue: 2 Page: 38(6)

Article Type: Report

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