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Abstract
Background: Hemodialysis requires access to blood vessels
capable of providing rapid extracorporeal blood flow. Arteriovenous
fistula ’(AVF) is commonly used as vascular access for patients who
require hemodialysis. Hemodialysis nursing is a specialized area of
nursing practice focusing on needs of patients with renal failure and
their families across the life span. Aim: The aim of the study was to
evaluate the effect of implementing nursing guidelines on reducing
post-operative AVF complications among end stage renal disease
patients. Design: A quasi experimental design was utilized for data
collection. Setting: The study was conducted m Surgical
&Hemodialysis unit at EL Fayoum University Hospital. Sample: A
purposive sample composed of 60 adult post-operative AVF patients
from both gender which will be randomly and alternatively divided into
two equal study &control groups (30 for each). Tools of data
collection: data collection tool included: Interview Patient’s assessment
sheet, knowledge assessment sheet, Patient’s practices observational
checklist and observational checklist of post-operative AVF clinical
outcome. Results: The study revealed that there was a significant
difference in decrease of A VF complications among study group after
implementing nursing guidelines Conclusion: The application of
nursing guidelines is effective on reducing post-operative A VF
complications. Recommendation: Developing instructional booklet to
be given to all admitted patients who will perform AVF.
Key words: Arteioveous fistula, End stage renal disease