Improving Outcomes for Hemodialysis Patients

The intervention includes 8 to 12 one-on-one sessions over a 12-week period, run by a licensed social worker (LSW) with experience delivering therapy. Curriculum will introduce education relevant for self-management and consists of prepared slides, handouts \& worksheets. The education was designed based on slides developed and published online by the national kidney foundation and the national kidney disease education program. The curriculum was designed to be understandable by all potential subjects, including those with low literacy levels. Sessions will incorporate behavior-based activities designed to deliver education about and improve upon medication adherence, diet, exercise, and coping. These activities, based around CB strategies such as cognitive restructuring and behavior shaping, will include review of self-management logs, goal setting, creation of treatment plan, problem-solving techniques, reinforcing techniques, and coping with ESRD.