Introduction: The majority of people with nephrotic syndrome is children. It is fifteen times more common in children than adults, and it differs in many ways from adults in terms of origins, signs, and symptoms, as well as recovery, necessitating specific treatment. The objective of the current study was to assess the impact of a discharge guide module on improving knowledge about nephrotic syndrome among parents of children diagnosed with the condition. Material and methods: A quantitative study was conducted on 40 parents of children with nephrotic syndrome selected by purposive sampling technique and who were admitted in Pediatric medicine ward. Socio-demographic and clinical information was collected from parents using a socio-demographic proforma. Knowledge levels were evaluated before and after the intervention using a semi-structured questionnaire. The discharge guide module was explained to the parents and provided on the same day as the pre-test, while the post-test was conducted two days after the intervention. Results: The study's results indicate a significant improvement in parents' knowledge about nephrotic syndrome following the implementation of the discharge guide module. The average pre-test knowledge score was 10.21 ± 2.54, which increased to 20.57 ± 4.80 post-intervention. The mean difference in scores was 10.36, with a t-value of 3.99, which was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study concluded that the discharge guide module effectively enhanced the knowledge of parents with children diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. As a result, there is a need to raise awareness and enhance information about the care of children with nephrotic syndrome.

Keywords: Knowledge, parents, nephrotic syndrome, discharge guide module

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