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Evaluation of an Internet Based Education and Support Program for Patients Awaiting Kidney Transplantation
Sponsor: Linkoeping University
Summary
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility study of an internet based education and support program for patients awaiting kidney transplantation. The study is designed as a national pilot randomized controlled trial with a waitlist control group, to test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of the intervention on patients' physical and mental health.
Official title: Feasibility Study of an Internet Based Education and Support Program for Patients Awaiting Kidney Transplantation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-04-18
Completion Date
2025-05-31
Last Updated
2026-08-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Internet based education and support program for patients awaiting kidney transplantation
A guided internet based support an education program consisting of 9 modules running over 9 weeks. First, an introductory module is given that involves goal setting, followed by two educational modules with information regarding kidney disease, treatment and self-care in severe renal failure and while waiting for kidney transplantation, and kidney transplant-specific areas. Supportive content consist of three behavioral components spread over five modules/weeks and are based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles. The last module is a summation focusing on consolidating the knowledge learned during the program. Each module consists of texts, illustrations, short films, reminders to practice physical activity and weekly homework for which the participants receive feedback from a contact person.
Locations (2)
Linköping University,
Norrköping, Sweden
Linköping University
Norrköping, Sweden