Optimizing The Roles of Homecare Nurses in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing: A Document Review

Abstract

Background: The number of patients with Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and the number of active CAPD patients in South Sulawesi is very far from the proportions. This problem is compounded by the lack of registered CAPD nurses. Purposes: To assess efforts to enrich the competency of Homecare Nurses related to CAPD patients at home using the Community Nursing approach. Method: This study used Document review, quantitative design by conducting a search, identifying key words, reviewing articles and documenting the results.The review was carried out within the frame of Content Analysis, by emphasizing the role of basic CAPD training on methods, benefits and strategies. The documents were collected from various sources, including from the Ministry of Health, BPPSDMK, IRR, IPDI and journals from 2016 to February 2021. It was supported by an analytical survey of 81 respondents of nurses, taken online in social media. Result: Out of 25 documents reviewed, 20 (80%) were related to the study, 14 journals (56%) were in English. The results demonstrate the recommendation of Homecare nurses to be involved in CAPD nursing. This is also supported by the survey finding where 79 respondents (98.5%) agreed with CAPD basic training to improve HC nurse’s competency. While Homecare services have weaknesses, policy makers are significantly needed in the implementation of the program.