Dialysis is a therapy that artificially removes wastes from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer perform this function adequately. There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. In hemodialysis, blood is filtered outside the body, in a dialysis machine.
Type of Material:
This site is an animation showing the process of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in great detail.
Recommended Uses:
The material can be used in the classroom, although it might be best suited for individuals who prefer learning about dialysis as independent study
Homework - Students can watch the video and read and come prepared in classroom for discussions
Team work- Project Based Learning to compare various type of complications associated with dialysis
Technical Requirements:
This site requires an Internet connection and the ability to play YouTube videos.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn what dialysis is
Students will be able to explore components of dialysis therapy
Students will be able to apply the knowledge, concepts and skills to navigate the through the website to learn about procedure of dialysis
Students will be able to explain what Hemodialysis is versus Peritoneal Dialysis
Students will understand the importance of dialysis in maintaining healthy living
Target Student Population:
Students in College Upper Division Classes, Graduate School Classes, and Professional Colleges will benefit from this material.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
This material requires a good knowledge of biology and human physiology.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is all encompassing
The content is appropriate
Conceptual flow of information via animation and text is well done
Animations are well done and show good detail
Material is clearly laid out
Concerns:
Links to external resources to explore more information such as research articles on pros and cons of types of dialysis - haemo and peritoneal dialysis.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This material will help the user understand dialysis
The animation is detailed and correct
Demonstrates role of dialysis therapy in cleansing of human body
This material would be great for a classroom
Material is engaging and interesting
Concerns:
Integrating links to a few research articles for purpose of discussion and assessment comparing various types of disorder associated with dialysis would enhance effectiveness of the site
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
No issues were found on this site
The animation flows easy
Detailed, clear and sequential information.
The links worked flawlessly
The information is easy to understand
Concerns:
There were no concerns about ease of use at the time of this review
Creative Commons:
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