patients on hemodialysis participated, 45 men (62.5%) and 27 women. The crude OR in DSE score was 1.75 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02 to 3.0) and adjusted odds ratio was 2.51 (95% CI: 0.99 to 6.34). Conclusion: Dialysis staff encouragement is important in improving fluid control adherence. Goal To provide an overview of the importance of dialysis staff encouragement and fluid control adherence in patients on hemodialysis. Objectives 1 . Describe the relationship between patients’ perceptions of dialysis staff encouragement and fluid control adherence as outlined in this study. 2 .