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Review Article Volume 14 Issue 3
Nursing care plan for people undergoing hemodialysis: an evidence-based proposal
Cassandra Alves de Oliveira Silva, Otniel Alencar Bandeira, Aline Franco da Rocha, Fábio de Souza Terra, Cristiane Aparecida Silveira, Mônica Lá-Salette da Costa Godinho, Maria Lucia do Carmo Cruz Robazzi
Received: August 15, 2026 | Published: September 9, 2026
Citation: Silva CAO, Bandeira OA, Rocha AF, et al. Nursing care plan for people undergoing hemodialysis: an evidence-based proposal. Urol Nephrol Open Access J. 2026;14(3):84-92. DOI: 10.15406/unoaj.2026.14.00379
Abstract
Hemodialysis treatment requires continuous nursing care addressing clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs. This study aimed to develop a Nursing Care Plan for adults undergoing hemodialysis, grounded in scientific evidence and structured according to the Nursing Process. A systematized literature review with structured narrative synthesis was conducted. Of the 1,528 records identified, 24 studies were included in the final synthesis. The evidence focused on health education and self-care; vascular access management and preservation; prevention and management of complications and symptoms; and psychosocial support and continuity of care. The findings supported the development of the Nursing Care Plan according to the stages of the Nursing Process. The proposed plan requires further validation and assessment of its clinical applicability.
Keywords: hemodialysis, nursing care, nursing process, self-care, arteriovenous fistula
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