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Parlak AG, Akgün Şahin Z. The effect of the massage on cramp frequency, cramp severity, and sleep quality of hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial. Hemodial Int 2024. [PMID: 39013840 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.13169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Leg muscle cramps and compromised sleep patterns are prevalent issues experienced by individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of massage therapy on hemodialysis patients experiencing cramping, specifically focusing on the frequency and severity of cramps, as well as the quality of sleep. METHODS This research involved 36 hemodialysis patients. The intervention group received intradialytic massage targeting the lower extremities, administered three times a week for a total of six sessions over a 2-week period. Data collection utilized a Patient Information Form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Visual Analog Scale, and a Patient Follow-Up Form. FINDINGS The study revealed a significant reduction in both the frequency and severity of cramps experienced by patients in the intervention group during hemodialysis sessions and at home, from the end of one session to the beginning of the next, compared to the control group (p < 0.05). This effect was observed over the course of six dialysis sessions. Additionally, there was a notable decrease in the mean total score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) among participants in the intervention group, declining from 9.00 ± 3.79 prior to massage therapy to 5.94 ± 2.84 post-massage (p < 0.001). Conversely, no significant change was observed in the control group, highlighting a notable disparity between the intervention and control groups in terms of sleep quality improvement. DISCUSSION The investigation revealed that employing intradialytic massage on the lower extremities led to a reduction in both the frequency and severity of cramps, while also eliciting a positive impact on the sleep quality of patients undergoing hemodialysis.
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- Ayşe Gül Parlak
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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Guha C, Gallego D, Grandinetti A, Warren M, Jaure A. Patient Perspectives on Clotting in the Extracorporeal Circuit and Decision-Making Regarding Anticoagulation Therapy. Semin Nephrol 2023; 43:151475. [PMID: 38233290 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2023.151475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Clotting of the extracorporeal circuit is a complication in the process of hemodialysis that can result in missed or shortened dialysis sessions, higher nursing workload, and elevated cost of treatment. Repercussions of inadequate dialysis may include patient blood loss, fluid overload, build-up of minerals, higher hospitalization rates, and poor quality of life, contributing to increased patient distress. Preventing clotting through anticoagulation therapy is the key to maintaining patency of the dialysis circuit and supporting dialysis adequacy. Despite the severe consequences of clotting in the extracorporeal circuit patients encounter, their perspectives on decision-making regarding anticoagulation therapy are not well known. In this article, we discuss patients' perspectives and priorities around clotting and anticoagulation therapy and outline ways to support their treatment through shared decision-making. Insights into patients' perspectives on addressing thrombotic complications of the extracorporeal circuit can inform strategies to improve care and outcomes for patients receiving hemodialysis.
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- Chandana Guha
- Centre for Kidney Research, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia; Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Centre for Kidney Research, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia; Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Fielding C, Bramley L, Stalker C, Brand S, Toft S, Buchanan H. Patients' experiences of cannulation of arteriovenous access for haemodialysis: A qualitative systematic review. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:1121-1133. [PMID: 35034481 PMCID: PMC10631276 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211067630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cannulation is an essential part of haemodialysis with arteriovenous access. Patients' experiences of cannulation for haemodialysis are problematic but poorly understood. This review aims to synthesise findings related to patients' experiences of cannulation for haemodialysis from qualitative studies, providing a fuller description of this phenomenon. METHODS Eligibility criteria defined the inclusion of studies with a population of patients with end-stage kidney disease on haemodialysis. The phenomena of interest was findings related to patients' experiences of cannulation for haemodialysis and the context was both in-centre and home haemodialysis. MedLine, CINAHL, EMBASE, EMCARE, BNI, PsycInfo and PubMed were last searched between 20/05/2019 and 23/05/2019. The quality of studies was assessed using the using Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research. Meta-aggregation was used to synthesise findings and CERQual to assess the strength of accumulated findings. RESULTS This review included 26 studies. The subject of included studies covered cannulation, pain, experiences of vascular access, experiences of haemodialysis and a research priority setting exercise. From these studies, three themes were meta-aggregated: (1) Cannulation for haemodialysis is an unpleasant, abnormal and unique procedure associated with pain, abnormal appearance, vulnerability and dependency. (2) The necessity of cannulation for haemodialysis emphasises the unpleasantness of the procedure. Success had multiple meanings for patients and patients worry about whether the needle insertion will be successful. (3) Patients survive unpleasant, necessary and repetitive cannulation by learning to tolerate cannulation and exerting control over the procedure. Feeling safe can help them tolerate cannulation better and the cannulator can invoke feeling safe. However, some patients still avoid cannulation, due to its unpleasantness. CONCLUSIONS Cannulation is a pervasive procedure that impacts on patients' experiences of haemodialysis. This review illuminates further patients' experiences of cannulation for haemodialysis, indicating how improvements can be made to cannulation. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42019134583).
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- Catherine Fielding
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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Veinot TC, Gillespie B, Argentina M, Bragg-Gresham J, Chatoth D, Collins Damron K, Heung M, Krein S, Wingard R, Zheng K, Saran R. Enhancing the Cardiovascular Safety of Hemodialysis Care Using Multimodal Provider Education and Patient Activation Interventions: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e46187. [PMID: 37079365 PMCID: PMC10160944 DOI: 10.2196/46187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is treated with dialysis or kidney transplantation, with most patients with ESKD receiving in-center hemodialysis treatment. This life-saving treatment can result in cardiovascular and hemodynamic instability, with the most common form being low blood pressure during the dialysis treatment (intradialytic hypotension [IDH]). IDH is a complication of hemodialysis that can involve symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, cramping, and loss of consciousness. IDH increases risks of cardiovascular disease and ultimately hospitalizations and mortality. Provider-level and patient-level decisions influence the occurrence of IDH; thus, IDH may be preventable in routine hemodialysis care. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the independent and comparative effectiveness of 2 interventions-one directed at hemodialysis providers and another for patients-in reducing the rate of IDH at hemodialysis facilities. In addition, the study will assess the effects of interventions on secondary patient-centered clinical outcomes and examine factors associated with a successful implementation of the interventions. METHODS This study is a pragmatic, cluster randomized trial to be conducted in 20 hemodialysis facilities in the United States. Hemodialysis facilities will be randomized using a 2 × 2 factorial design, such that 5 sites will receive a multimodal provider education intervention, 5 sites will receive a patient activation intervention, 5 sites will receive both interventions, and 5 sites will receive none of the 2 interventions. The multimodal provider education intervention involved theory-informed team training and the use of a digital, tablet-based checklist to heighten attention to patient clinical factors associated with increased IDH risk. The patient activation intervention involves tablet-based, theory-informed patient education and peer mentoring. Patient outcomes will be monitored during a 12-week baseline period, followed by a 24-week intervention period and a 12-week postintervention follow-up period. The primary outcome of the study is the proportion of treatments with IDH, which will be aggregated at the facility level. Secondary outcomes include patient symptoms, fluid adherence, hemodialysis adherence, quality of life, hospitalizations, and mortality. RESULTS This study is funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and approved by the University of Michigan Medical School's institutional review board. The study began enrolling patients in January 2023. Initial feasibility data will be available in May 2023. Data collection will conclude in November 2024. CONCLUSIONS The effects of provider and patient education on reducing the proportion of sessions with IDH and improving other patient-centered clinical outcomes will be evaluated, and the findings will be used to inform further improvements in patient care. Improving the stability of hemodialysis sessions is a critical concern for clinicians and patients with ESKD; the interventions targeted to providers and patients are predicted to lead to improvements in patient health and quality of life. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03171545; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03171545. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/46187.
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- Tiffany Christine Veinot
- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Department of Learning Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Wen J, Fang Y, Su Z, Cai J, Chen Z. Mental health and its influencing factors of maintenance hemodialysis patients: a semi-structured interview study. BMC Psychol 2023; 11:84. [PMID: 36978141 PMCID: PMC10054072 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01109-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) is a commonly used renal replacement therapy for end-stage renal disease patients. MHD patients have undergone multiple physiological stressors, which may cause physical problems and affect their mental health; however, few qualitative studies have been done on the mental health of MHD patients. Such qualitative research becomes the basis for further quantitative research and is critical to validating its results. Therefore, the current qualitative study used a semi-structured interview format, and aimed to explore the mental health and its influencing factors of MHD patients who are not receiving intervention treatment to determine how best to ameliorate their mental health. METHODS Based on the application of Grounded Theory, semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 35 MHD patients, following consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies (COREQ) guidelines. Two indicators (emotional state and well-being) were used to assess MHD patients' mental health. All interviews were recorded, after which two researchers independently performed data analyses using NVivo. RESULTS Acceptance of disease, complications, stress and coping styles, and social support were found to be the influencing factors of MHD patients' mental health. High acceptance of disease, healthy coping styles, and high social support were positively correlated with mental health. In contrast, low acceptance of disease, multiple complications, increased stress, and unhealthy coping styles were negatively correlated with mental health. CONCLUSION One's acceptance of the disease played a more significant role than other factors in affecting MHD patients' mental health.
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- Junjun Wen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, China
- Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101408, China
- Hemodialysis Center, Zhanlanlu Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, China
- Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101408, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, China
- Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101408, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, China.
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Akay F, Özkaraman A. The effect of local cold application on intradialytic cramp: A quasi-experimental study. Int J Artif Organs 2022; 46:9-14. [DOI: 10.1177/03913988221133856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Aims: An intradialytic cramp, which frequently occurs in hemodialysis patients, is a disturbing condition. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of local cold applications on the severity and duration of intradialytic cramps in patients with chronic kidney disease. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study sample comprised of 74 patients who were aged >18 years, conscious, and reported experiencing intradialytic cramps in a dialysis center. In this study, the application group had the local cold treatment as well as the treatment recommended by the physician whereas the control group was only given the treatment recommended by the physician. The cramp severity was assessed using a visual analog scale as soon as the cramp started (T1) and 10 min after the onset of the cramp (T2). The cramp duration was determined by a chronometer. The Independent Sample T-test, One-Way ANOVA test, Paired Samples T-test and the Two-Way ANOVA test were used to analyze the data. Results: In the study, the duration of the cramp (sd) was 9.49 (0.86) minutes in the application group and 7.51 (0.69) minutes in the control group ( t = 1791, p = 0.078). It was determined that the pain severity scores of the application and control group patients were significantly decreased at the T2 time point compared to T1 ( p = 0.001), and the effect of the group and evaluation time points on the cramp severity score was not statistically different ( p = 0.548). Conclusion: In this study, the mean duration of the intradialytic cramp was below 10 min for both groups. The local cold application had no effect on cramp severity or duration.
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- Figen Akay
- Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Willis M, Brand Hein L, Hu Z, Saran R, Argentina M, Bragg-Gresham J, Krein SL, Gillespie B, Zheng K, Veinot TC. Usability Evaluation of a Tablet-Based Intervention to Prevent Intradialytic Hypotension in Dialysis Patients During In-Clinic Dialysis: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2021; 8:e26012. [PMID: 34121664 PMCID: PMC8240799 DOI: 10.2196/26012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Patients on hemodialysis receive dialysis thrice weekly for about 4 hours per session. Intradialytic hypotension (IDH)—low blood pressure during hemodialysis—is a serious but common complication of hemodialysis. Although patients on dialysis already participate in their care, activating patients toward IDH prevention may reduce their risk of IDH. Interactive, technology-based interventions hold promise as a platform for patient activation. However, little is known about the usability challenges that patients undergoing hemodialysis may face when using tablet-based informatics interventions, especially while dialyzing. Objective This study aims to test the usability of a patient-facing, tablet-based intervention that includes theory-informed educational modules and motivational interviewing–based mentoring from patient peers via videoconferencing. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional, mixed methods usability evaluation of the tablet-based intervention by using think-aloud methods, field notes, and structured observations. These qualitative data were evaluated by trained researchers using a structured data collection instrument to capture objective observational data. We calculated descriptive statistics for the quantitative data and conducted inductive content analysis using the qualitative data. Results Findings from 14 patients cluster around general constraints such as the use of one arm, dexterity issues, impaired vision, and lack of experience with touch screen devices. Our task-by-task usability results showed that specific sections with the greatest difficulty for users were logging into the intervention (difficulty score: 2.08), interacting with the quizzes (difficulty score: 1.92), goal setting (difficulty score: 2.28), and entering and exiting videoconference rooms (difficulty score: 2.07) that are used to engage with peers during motivational interviewing sessions. Conclusions In this paper, we present implications for designing informatics interventions for patients on dialysis and detail resulting changes to be implemented in the next version of this intervention. We frame these implications first through the context of the role the patients’ physical body plays when interacting with the intervention and then through the digital considerations for software and interface interaction.
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- Matthew Willis
- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.,Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.,Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.,School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Willis MA, Hein LB, Hu Z, Saran R, Argentina M, Bragg-Gresham J, Krein SL, Gillespie B, Zheng K, Veinot TC. Feeling better on hemodialysis: user-centered design requirements for promoting patient involvement in the prevention of treatment complications. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2021; 28:1612-1631. [PMID: 34117493 PMCID: PMC8324235 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocab033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Hemodialysis patients frequently experience dialysis therapy sessions complicated by intradialytic hypotension (IDH), a major patient safety concern. We investigate user-centered design requirements for a theory-informed, peer mentoring-based, informatics intervention to activate patients toward IDH prevention. METHODS We conducted observations (156 hours) and interviews (n = 28) with patients in 3 hemodialysis clinics, followed by 9 focus groups (including participatory design activities) with patients (n = 17). Inductive and deductive analyses resulted in themes and design principles linked to constructs from social, cognitive, and self-determination theories. RESULTS Hemodialysis patients want an informatics intervention for IDH prevention that collapses distance between patients, peers, and family; harnesses patients' strength of character and resolve in all parts of their life; respects and supports patients' individual needs, preferences, and choices; and links "feeling better on dialysis" to becoming more involved in IDH prevention. Related design principles included designing for: depth of interpersonal connections; positivity; individual choice and initiative; and comprehension of connections and possible actions. DISCUSSION Findings advance the design of informatics interventions by presenting design requirements for outpatient safety and addressing key design opportunities for informatics to support patient involvement; these include incorporation of behavior change theories. Results also demonstrate the meaning of design choices for hemodialysis patients in the context of their experiences; this may have applicability to other populations with serious illnesses. CONCLUSION The resulting patient-facing informatics intervention will be evaluated in a pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial in 28 hemodialysis facilities in 4 US regions.
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- Matthew A Willis
- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, USA
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- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, USA
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- School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of
California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center, University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center, University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical
School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Center for Clinical Management
Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics
Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of
California, Irvine, California, USA
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- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, USA
- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, USA
- Corresponding Author: Tiffany C. Veinot, MLS, PhD, School of
Information, University of Michigan, 4314 North Quad, 105 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109,
USA;
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Keane D, Glyde M, Dasgupta I, Gardiner C, Lindley E, Mitra S, Palmer N, Dye L, Wright M, Sutherland E. Patient perspectives of target weight management and ultrafiltration in haemodialysis: a multi-center survey. BMC Nephrol 2021; 22:188. [PMID: 34016069 PMCID: PMC8138996 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02399-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Decisions around planned ultrafiltration volumes are the only part of the haemodialysis prescription decided upon at every session. Removing too much fluid or too little is associated with both acute symptoms and long-term outcomes. The degree to which patients engage with or influence decision-making is not clear. We explored patient perspectives of prescribing ultrafiltration volumes, their understanding of the process and engagement with it. Methods A questionnaire developed for this study was administered to 1077 patients across 10 UK Renal Units. Factor analysis reduced the dataset into factors representing common themes. Relationships between survey results and factors were investigated using regression models. ANCOVA was used to explore differences between Renal Units. Results Patients generally felt in control of their fluid management and that they were given the final say on planned ultrafiltration volumes. Around half of the respondents reported they take an active role in their treatment. However, respondents were largely unable to relate signs and symptoms to fluid management practice and a third said they would not report common signs and symptoms to clinicians. A fifth of patients reported not to know how ultrafiltration volumes were calculated. Patients responded positively to questions relating to healthcare staff, though with significant variation between units, highlighting differences in perception of care. Conclusions Despite a lack of formal acknowledgement in fluid management protocols, patients have significant involvement in decisions regarding fluid removal during dialysis. Furthermore, substantial gaps remain in patient knowledge and engagement. Formalizing the role of patients in these decisions, including patient education, may improve prescription and achievement of target weights. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12882-021-02399-7.
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- David Keane
- Renal Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK. .,Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
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- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.,Devices for Dignity, NIHR MedTech & In-vitro Diagnostics Co-operative, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Renal Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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