Promoting self-care in clients on hemodialysis: application of the nola pender's diagram

Abstract

Objective: To highlight the patient's coexistence with chronic kidney disease during hemodialysis from the application of Nola Pender's theory Health Promotion Model (MPS). Method: Descriptive study done with an intra-group design, in a self-care workshop with 48 customers in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, from 2013 to 2014. It was evidenced self-care behavior in the diagram: individual characteristics and experiences; cognitions and specific affections of the most important motivational behavior, representing modifiable categories through nursing actions. Results: Nursing guidelines led individuals to acquire MPS behaviors in order to meet their welfare needs, because they value their lives. The workshop stimulated the development of reflective consciousness, providing conditions for reflection on their reality and harmonization with life. Conclusion: The guidelines gives rise conditions for the individual acquire a health promotion behavior, reverberated in meeting their self-care needs and well-being.