Abstract
EFFECTIVENESS OF PREPARATORY INFORMATICS ON KNOWLEDGE OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG PATIENTS SUBJECTED TO HAEMODIALYSIS AT SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL CENTRE, CHENNAI

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major problem and it ranks 12th in causing mortality worldwide. It is a global threat. The incidence of chronic kidney disease has increased by almost 8% per year for the past 5 years. 40 patients were recruited, 20 patients were assigned into the study and the control groups. Patient education is the essential component of the nursing practice in any health care setting. Laptop assisted teaching was significant effective in promoting the lifestyle modification among patients subjected to haemodialysis.