Objective To investigate the effect of continuing care on self-management ability of young patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Methods A total of 40 patients aged 15- 44 years old were received continuing care during maintenance hemodialysis treatment. All patients were investigated by the Self-management Behavior Scale before and 6 months after the intervention. Results After 6-month intervention, patients achieved a higher total score and scores in each dimension of Self-management Behavior Scale, which were higher than those before...