1Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2*Principal, MIMS College of Nursing, Malappuram, Kerala, India (*Corresponding Author)
3Nursing Tutor, Faculty of Nursing, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
4Vice Principal cum Professor, Faculty of Nursing, TS Mishra University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
5Clinical Instructor, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
6Assistant Professor, Geetanjali College and School of Nursing, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
7Assistant Professor, Mother Mary's Institute of Nursing, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
8Professor, HOD, Mental Health Nursing, Rohilkhand College of Nursing, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
9Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
Hemodialysis is a life-sustaining renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality hemodialysis care through their knowledge, clinical competence, and evidence-based practices. Adequate nursing knowledge regarding vascular access management, infection prevention, fluid and electrolyte balance, patient education, and complication management is essential for optimal patient outcomes. However, variations in nurses' knowledge and practice have been reported globally, influencing the quality of dialysis care and patient safety. This review article synthesizes evidence from the last ten years to examine nurses' knowledge and practice related to the care of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Emphasis is placed on key domains of nursing care, factors influencing knowledge and practice, clinical outcomes, and implications for nursing education and practice. Eight figures and three tables are integrated to enhance conceptual understanding. The findings underscore the need for continuous education, standardized protocols, and institutional support to strengthen nursing practice in hemodialysis units.
Keywords: Hemodialysis, end-stage renal disease, advanced chronic kidney disease, nurses' knowledge, nursing practice, chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy, dialysis nursing, standardized protocols.
How to cite this article: Vanaja P, Sheeja CV, Ritu, Sathiyaseelan G, Thomas G, Vaishnav J, Thakur N, Narayanan V, Singhal H. Nurses' knowledge and practice regarding care for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(6s): 430-441; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.6s.44
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