The Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge of Staff Nurse regarding Cryotherapy for Relieving Pain of Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis Patients in Selected Hospitals at Bangalore
Abstract: Background: The pain during arteriovenous canulation is remain a common problem in haemodialysis patient. Patient undergoing haemodialysis are frequently exposed to pain from approximately 300 puncture per year to their AV site. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. The pre-test mean score was 19.83, and the post-test mean score was 34.63, with a mean difference of 14.8. The paired t-test value (t = 1.96) indicated statistical significance. Results: The SIM significantly improved the knowledge of staff nurse regarding cryotherapy for relieving pain of AV Fistula in haemodialysis patient. Conclusion: SIM is effective in improving the knowledge of staff nurse regarding effectiveness of cryotherapy for relieving pain of AV Fistula in haemodialysis patient.
Keywords: Arteriovenous fistula, cryotherapy, Self-instructional module (SIM), Cryotherapy, Knowledge
How to Cite?: Shruthi K P, "The Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge of Staff Nurse regarding Cryotherapy for Relieving Pain of Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis Patients in Selected Hospitals at Bangalore", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 93-96, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26701150545, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26701150545