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Lightfoot CJ, Wilkinson TJ, Vadaszy N, Graham-Brown MPM, Davies MJ, Yates T, Smith AC. Improving self-management behaviour through a digital lifestyle intervention: An internal pilot study. J Ren Care 2024; 50:283-296. [PMID: 38296833 DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Self-management is a key component of successful chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. Here, we present the findings from the internal pilot of a multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) aimed to test the effect of a digital self-management programme ('My Kidneys & Me' (MK&M)). METHODS Participants (aged ≥18 years and CKD stages 3-4) were recruited from hospital kidney services across England. Study processes were completed virtually. Participants were randomised 2:1 to either intervention (MK&M) or control group. The first 60 participants recruited were included in a 10-week internal pilot which assessed study feasibility and acceptability against pre-specified progression criteria: 1) eligibility and recruitment, acceptability of 2) randomisation and 3) outcomes, 4) MK&M activation, and 5) retention and attrition rates. Semi-structured interviews further explored views on trial participation. RESULTS Of the 60 participants recruited, 41 were randomised to MK&M and 19 to control. All participants completed baseline measures and 62% (n=37) completed post-intervention outcome measures. All progression criteria met the minimum thresholds to proceed. Nine participants were interviewed. The themes identified were satisfaction with study recruitment processes (openness to participate, reading and agreeing to "terms and conditions"), acceptability of study design (remote study participation, acceptability of randomisation, completion of online assessment(s)), and methods to improve recruitment and retention (personalised approach, follow-up communication). CONCLUSION This internal pilot demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of a virtually run RCT. Progression criteria thresholds to proceed to the definitive RCT were met. Areas for improvement were identified and protocol amendments were made to improve trial delivery.
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- Courtney J Lightfoot
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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Cluley V, Burton JO, Hull KL, Eborall H. The paradox of haemodialysis: the lived experience of the clocked treatment of chronic illness. HEALTH SOCIOLOGY REVIEW : THE JOURNAL OF THE HEALTH SECTION OF THE AUSTRALIAN SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2024; 33:24-42. [PMID: 38471040 DOI: 10.1080/14461242.2024.2319189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Studies exploring the relationship between time and chronic illness have generally focused on measurable aspects of time, also known as linear time. Linear time follows a predictable, sequential order of past, present and future; measured using a clock and predicated on normative assumptions. Sociological concepts addressing lifecourse disruption following diagnosis of chronic illness have served to enhance the understanding of lived experience. To understand the nuanced relationship between time and chronic illness, however, requires further exploration. Here, we show how the implicit assumptions of linear time meet in tension with the lived experience of chronic illness. We draw on interviews and photovoice work with people with end-stage kidney disease in receipt of in-centre-daytime haemodialysis to show how the clocked treatment of chronic illness disrupts experiences of time. Drawing on concepts of 'crip' and 'chronic' time we argue that clocked treatment and the lived experience of chronic illness converge at a paradox whereby clocked treatment allows for the continuation of linear time yet limits freedom. We use the concept of 'crip time' to challenge the normative assumptions implicit within linear concepts of time and argue that the understanding of chronic illness and its treatment would benefit from a 'cripped' starting point.
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- Victoria Cluley
- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, England
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester and John Walls Renal Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, England
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester and John Walls Renal Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, England
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- Critical Public Health, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland
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Allen RJ, Nakonechnyi A, Phan T, Moore C, Drury E, Grewal R, Liebman SE, Levy D, Saeed F. Exploring Patient Needs and Preferences in CKD Education: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. KIDNEY360 2024; 5:344-351. [PMID: 38270895 PMCID: PMC11000739 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Key Points This largest to date patient survey study explores what patients with kidney disease want to know about treatments, such as dialysis or conservative management. A surprising number of patients want extensive doctor-like education, but are willing to spend only several hours on education. Patients are notably open to online and digital educational modalities—technology may allow for individualized and ongoing patient education. Background Despite efforts to educate individuals with CKD and thereby improve outcomes, studies have shown that a significant number of patients still report poor CKD knowledge. Thus, understanding patient needs and preferences is crucial for the development and implementation of an effective CKD educational program. Methods A paper survey was distributed to patients with CKD 21 years and older at a tertiary care hospital's outpatient nephrology clinic in Rochester, NY. Data on patient demographics; print and technological literacies; and preferences regarding topics, instructors, class formats, session frequency, duration, and peer support were gathered. Results The mean age of 337 patients was 65 years (±12.33 years), and the self-identified races were American Indian or Alaska Native (<1%), Asian (3%), Black (12.17%), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (<1%), White (83%), and Other (2%). Most of the patients (69%) never needed help with health instructions, and 68% of patients used a smartphone or computer every day. Key topics identified by patients included the definitions of CKD, creatinine, and GFR and information on kidney diet. Seventy-three percent of patients desired more than basic CKD information, with one in five even wanting to know everything a doctor knows. Forty-six percent were willing to attend classes, and 33% preferred using digital (video, computer, or smartphone) modalities. Patients were willing to attend an average of 3.6 classes, and most preferred hour-long classes. Most of the patients (46%) preferred a doctor as the educator, and 53% expressed interest in connecting with fellow patients for peer support. Conclusions Most patients with CKD are interested in comprehensive education about their disease. This research may offer insights into the optimal content and delivery of CKD educational programs by elaborating on patients' needs and the integration of online modalities to deliver content. Future person-centered educational programs for people with CKD are needed.
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- Rebecca J. Allen
- Center for IT Engagement (cITe), Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Center for IT Engagement (cITe), Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Division of Palliative Care, Departments of Medicine and Public Health, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York
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Phillips T, Harris S, Aiyegbusi OL, Lucas B, Benavente M, Roderick PJ, Cockwell P, Kalra PA, Wheeler DC, Taal MW, Fraser SDS. Potentially modifiable factors associated with health-related quality of life among people with chronic kidney disease: baseline findings from the National Unified Renal Translational Research Enterprise CKD (NURTuRE-CKD) cohort. Clin Kidney J 2024; 17:sfae010. [PMID: 38313684 PMCID: PMC10836575 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfae010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Many non-modifiable factors are associated with poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) experienced by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We hypothesize that potentially modifiable factors for poor HRQoL can be identified among CKD patients, providing potential targets for intervention. Method The National Unified Renal Translational Research Enterprise Chronic Kidney Disease (NURTuRE-CKD) cohort study recruited 2996 participants from nephrology centres with all stages of non-dialysis-dependent CKD. Baseline data collection for sociodemographic, anthropometric, biochemical and clinical information, including Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale renal, Hospital Anxiety and Depression score (HADS) and the 5-level EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D-5L) as HRQoL measure, took place between 2017 and 2019. EQ-5D-5L dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression) were mapped to an EQ-5D-3L value set to derive index value. Multivariable mixed effects regression models, adjusted for known factors affecting HRQoL with recruitment region as a random effect, were fit to assess potentially modifiable factors associated with index value (linear) and within each dimension (logistic). Results Among the 2958/2996 (98.7%) participants with complete EQ-5D data, 2201 (74.4%) reported problems in at least one EQ-5D-5L dimension. Multivariable linear regression identified independent associations between poorer HRQoL (EQ-5D-3L index value) and obesity (body mass index ≥30.0 kg/m2, β -0.037, 95% CI -0.058 to -0.016, P = .001), HADS depression score ≥8 (β -0.159, -0.182 to -0.137, P < .001), anxiety score ≥8 (β -0.090, -0.110 to -0.069, P < .001), taking ≥10 medications (β -0.065, -0.085 to -0.046, P < .001), sarcopenia (β -0.062, -0.080 to -0.043, P < .001) haemoglobin <100 g/L (β -0.047, -0.085 to -0.010, P = .012) and pain (β -0.134, -0.152 to -0.117, P < .001). Smoking and prescription of prednisolone independently associated with problems in self-care and usual activities respectively. Renin-angiotensin system inhibitor (RASi) prescription associated with fewer problems with mobility and usual activities. Conclusion Potentially modifiable factors including obesity, pain, depression, anxiety, anaemia, polypharmacy, smoking, steroid use and sarcopenia associated with poorer HRQoL in this cohort, whilst RASi use was associated with better HRQoL in two dimensions.
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- Thomas Phillips
- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcome Research (CPROR), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Academic Unit for Translational Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Academic Unit for Translational Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcome Research (CPROR), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Department of Renal Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Salford Royal Hospital, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
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- Department of Renal Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Academic Unit for Translational Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Selvaskandan H, Gee PO, Seethapathy H. Technological Innovations to Improve Patient Engagement in Nephrology. ADVANCES IN KIDNEY DISEASE AND HEALTH 2024; 31:28-36. [PMID: 38403391 DOI: 10.1053/j.akdh.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Technological innovation has accelerated exponentially over the last 2 decades. From the rise of smartphones and social media in the early 2000s to the mainstream accessibility of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023, digital advancements have transformed the way we live and work. These innovations have permeated health care, covering a spectrum of applications from virtual reality training platforms to AI-powered clinical decision support tools. In this review, we explore fascinating recent innovations that have and can facilitate patient engagement in nephrology. These include integrated care mobile applications, wearable health monitoring tools, virtual/augmented reality consultation and education platforms, AI-powered appointment booking systems, and patient information tools. We also discuss potential pitfalls in implementation and paradigms to adopt that may protect patients from unintended consequences of being cared for in a digitalized health care system.
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- Haresh Selvaskandan
- Mayer IgA Nephropathy Laboratories, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK; John Walls Renal Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Castle EM, Billany RE, Lightfoot CJ, Annema C, De Smet S, Graham-Brown MP, Greenwood SA. Exercise as a therapeutic intervention in chronic kidney disease: are we nearly there yet? Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 2023; 32:502-508. [PMID: 37622530 PMCID: PMC10552838 DOI: 10.1097/mnh.0000000000000923] [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: 08/26/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The opportunity to review the more recent evidence for prescribing exercise-based physical rehabilitation for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is timely. There has been a recent global focus evaluating how physical activity interventions might improve health-related quality of life and outcomes for people living with chronic health conditions in a post-COVID era. There is finally a long overdue commitment from the kidney research and clinical community to deliver pragmatic interventions to help people living with CKD to be able to live well with their condition. RECENT FINDINGS This article reviews recent research, and discusses the challenges and potential solutions, for providing exercise-based therapeutic options for people living with CKD; including predialysis self-management interventions, options for both prehabilitation and posttransplant rehabilitation, pragmatic considerations for delivery of exercise therapy for people receiving haemodialysis treatment and the role of virtual kidney-specific rehabilitation. SUMMARY Whilst there remains a need for further research in this area of patient care, there is now a body of evidence and kidney-specific guidelines that firmly support a rollout of pragmatic and scalable exercise-based interventions for people living with CKD. We are indeed nearly there now.
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- Ellen M. Castle
- Physiotherapy, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine, and life Sciences, Brunel University, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Section of Nursing Science, Department of Health Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Group Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Laboratory of Abdominal Transplantation, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Renal Therapies, King's College Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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Yun JY, Yun YH. Health-promoting behavior to enhance perceived meaning and control of life in chronic disease patients with role limitations and depressive symptoms: a network approach. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4848. [PMID: 36964273 PMCID: PMC10039031 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31867-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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The association between health-related role limitations in the mental and physical subdomains and clinical status (i.e., chronic disease and comorbid depressive symptoms) is mediated by health-promoting behaviors. To enhance health-promoting behaviors in adults with chronic disease, it is necessary to identify item-level associations among targets of health-related monitoring and management. Therefore, the current study used a network approach to examine associations among health-related role limitations, depressive symptoms, existential well-being, socioeconomic position, and health-promoting behavior in adults with chronic disease. A total of 535 adults (mean ± SD age = 62.9 ± 11.9 years; males, n = 231, females, n = 304) who were regularly visiting an outpatient clinic for chronic disease treatment participated in this cross-sectional study. Data on participant demographics, chronic disease diagnoses, socioeconomic status, health-related role limitations (12-item short form survey scores), depressive symptoms (patient health questionnaire-9 scores), existential well-being (scores for four items of the McGill quality of life questionnaire-Revised), and health-promoting behavior (Healthy Habits Questionnaire scores) were acquired. "Undirected regularized partial correlations" and "directional joint probability distributions" among these variables were calculated using a mixed graphical model (MGM) and directed acyclic graph (DAG). In the MGM, the most influential nodes were emotional well-being, feelings of failure, and health-related limitations affecting usual role and physical activities. According to both the MGM and DAG, the relationship between emotional well-being and feelings of failure mediated the relationships of health-related role limitations with concentration difficulty and suicidal ideation. A positive mindset was dependent on the probability distributions of suicidal ideation, controllability of life, and positive self-image. Both the meaning of life and a positive mindset had direct associations with proactive living. Specifically, proactive living was associated with a balanced diet, regular exercise, volunteering in the community, and nurturing intimacy in social interactions. The meaning and controllability of life in individuals with chronic diseases could mediate the relationships of health-promoting behavior with health-related limitations related to usual role activities, physical activities, and depressive symptoms. Thus, interventions targeting health-promoting behaviors should aim to enhance the meaning and controllability of life (as it pertains to limitations in usual role and physical activities), as well as promote proactive screening and timely psychiatric treatment of depressive symptoms including feelings of failure, concentration difficulties, and suicidal ideation.
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- Je-Yeon Yun
- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Yeongeon Student Support Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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Kalantar-Zadeh K, Bellizzi V, Piccoli GB, Shi Y, Lim SK, Riaz S, Arronte RU, Lau WP, Fouque D. Caring for Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: Dietary Options and Conservative Care Instead of Maintenance Dialysis. J Ren Nutr 2023:S1051-2276(23)00022-5. [PMID: 36796502 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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An expert advisory board discussed the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a focus on dietary options. This is timely, given the uptake of value based models for kidney care in the United States. Timing of dialysis start is influenced by patients' clinical status and complex patient-clinician interactions. Patients value personal freedom and quality of life and may want to delay dialysis, whilst physicians are sometimes more concerned with clinical outcomes. Kidney-preserving therapy can prolong the dialysis-free period and preserve residual kidney function, thus patients are asked to adjust their lifestyle and diet, to follow a low- or very low-protein diet, with or without ketoacid analogues. Multi-modal approaches include pharmacotherapies, management of symptoms, and a gradual, individualized dialysis transition. Patient empowerment is vital, including CKD education and involvement in decision making. These ideas may help patients, their families, and clinical teams to improve the management of CKD.
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- Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, University of California, Orange County, California
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Division, Department of Medical Sciences, Hospital Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano, Caserta, Italy
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- Service de Néphrologie, Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Le Mans, Le Mans, France
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Dietetics, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Nephrology, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Cardiometabolism and Nutrition (CarMeN), Lyon, France.
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Lightfoot CJ, Wilkinson TJ, Yates T, Davies MJ, Smith AC. 'Self-Management Intervention through Lifestyle Education for Kidney health' (the SMILE-K study): protocol for a single-blind longitudinal randomised controlled trial with nested pilot study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e064916. [PMID: 36385018 PMCID: PMC9670928 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Many people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are expected to self-manage their condition. Patient activation is the term given to describe the knowledge, skills and confidence a person has in managing their own health and is closely related to the engagement in preventive health behaviours. Self-management interventions have the potential to improve remote disease management and health outcomes. We are testing an evidence-based and theory-based digital self-management structured 10-week programme developed for peoples with CKD called 'My Kidneys & Me'. The primary aim of the study (Self-Management Intervention through Lifestyle Education for Kidney health (SMILE-K)) is to assess the effect on patient activation levels. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A single-blind randomised controlled trial (RCT) with a nested pilot study will assess the feasibility of the intervention and study design before continuation to a full RCT. Individuals aged 18 years or older, with established CKD stage 3-4 (eGFR of 15-59 mL/min/1.73 m2) will be recruited through both primary and secondary care pathways. Participants will be randomised into two groups: intervention group (receive My Kidneys & Me in addition to usual care) and control group (usual care). The primary outcome of the nested pilot study is feasibility and the primary outcome of the full RCT is the Patient Activation Measu (PAM-13). The full RCT will assess the effect of the programme on online self-reported outcomes which will be assessed at baseline, after 10 weeks, and then after 20 weeks in both groups. A total sample size of N=432 participants are required based on a 2:1 randomisation. A substudy will measure physiological changes (eg, muscle mass, physical function) and patient experience (qualitative semi-structured interviews). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was fully approved by the Research Ethics Committee-Leicester South on the 19 November 2020 (reference: 17/EM/0357). All participants are required to provide informed consent obtained online. The results are expected to be published in scientific journals and presented at clinical research conferences. This is protocol version 1.0 dated 27 January 2021. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN18314195.
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- Courtney J Lightfoot
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Reseach Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Reseach Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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