Table 1.

General Outline of the Content of Patient Education in the Study Clinics

Treatment Form	Content of Patient Education
Predialysis	Functions of kidneys
	CKD treatment options (PD, HD, conservative care)
	Monitoring the kidney function: symptoms, blood tests
	Diet
	Medication
	Social security
	Home remodeling and aids for home dialysis
PD, HHD	Living with CKD:
	Diet Working while dialysis Hobbies and free time Sexuality and outer appearance
	Practicalities in dialysis care:
	Use of dialysis machine Fluid restrictions Use and care of catheter and fistula How to solve problems in dialysis treatment Hygiene and infection control
	Medication and vaccinations
	Self-monitoring symptoms
	When and how to contact hospital
	Kidney transplantation

Abbreviations: CKD, chronic kidney disease; PD, peritoneal dialysis; HD, hemodialysis; HHD, home hemodialysis.