Regaining mastery during dialysis

Authors

  • A. de Vries
  • M. Schroevers
  • R. Westerhuis
  • C. Franssen
  • A. Visser
  • G. Navis
  • A. Ranchor

Abstract

Background: Dialysis is a medical treatment for end-stage kidney disease with serious implications, such as severe fatigue and a strict regimen limiting daily activities. According to research, patients undergoing dialysis perceive less control over their life compared to healthy people. It therefore seems relevant to develop and evaluate an intervention aimed at enhancing perceived control in low-control dialysis patients. Methods: A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, including 200 dialysis patients with low or decreased levels of perceived control. Patients will complete questionnaires regarding perceived control, quality of life, depression, anxiety, and fatigue. The intervention will be aimed at developing skills in self-regulation (goal setting and pursuit). Data will be analyzed by intention-to-treat principle. Expected results: A significant larger increase in perceived control in dialysis patients in the intervention condition compared to patients in the waitinglist control condition. Current stage of work: Intervention development. Discussion: In case the intervention leads to an increase in perceived control in dialysis patients, the intervention could serve as an add-on to dialysis treatment, contributing to a greater quality of life of dialysis patients.

Published

2015-12-31

Issue

Section

Poster presentations