ArticleBMC nephrology2020
A mixed-methods feasibility study of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis.
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Developing an Arts-based Intervention for Patients With End-stage Kidney Disease Whilst Receiving Haemodialysis
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11 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Perceptions of healthcare providers on benefits, risks and barriers regarding intradialytic exercise among haemodialysis patients.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2024Article
- A feasibility study of a best practice health literacy app for Australian adults with chronic kidney disease.PEC innovation · 2022Article
- Evaluation of a Programme of Online Arts Activities for Patients with Kidney Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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- 'It gives you the skills of how you can cope': Exploring the self-reported experience of patients receiving in-centre haemodialysis on participating in chosen art activities.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2021Article
- Developing Guidance on Implementing Volunteer-Led Intradialytic Arts Activities in Haemodialysis Units.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- The Experiences of a Complex Arts-Based Intervention for Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease Whilst Receiving Haemodialysis: A Qualitative Process Evaluation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Development of a complex arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease whilst receiving haemodialysis.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundHaemodialysis can negatively impact quality of life and mental health. Arts-based interventions used successfully in other settings to improve health and well-being, could help address the impact of haemodialysis. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving haemodialysis.
methodsA parallel convergent mixed-methods design was used, including a pilot cluster RCT and qualitative process evaluation. Phase 1 evaluated recruitment and retention rates through a pilot cluster RCT at a single haemodialysis unit in Northern Ireland. Participants included patients who received haemodialysis for ESKD, were over the age of 18 and had the capacity to consent. These participants were randomised to the intervention or control group according to their haemodialysis shift. The intervention involved six one-hour, one-to-one facilitated arts sessions during haemodialysis. Phase 2 explored intervention and trial acceptability through a qualitative process evaluation using semi-structured interviews based on the RE-AIM framework. Participants included 13 patients who participated in phase 1 of the study, including 9 participants from the experimental group and four participants from the control group, and nine healthcare professionals who were present on the unit during implementation.
resultsOut of 122 outpatient haemodialysis patients, 94 were assessed as eligible for participation. Twenty-four participants were randomised, meaning 80% of the target sample size was recruited and the attrition rate at 3 months was 12.5% (n = 3). Participants viewed the arts as more accessible and enjoyable than anticipated following implementation. All participants who started the intervention (n = 11) completed the full six sessions. Qualitative benefits of the intervention suggest improvements in mental well-being. Patient choice and facilitation were important factors for successful implementation.
conclusionAn arts-based intervention for patients receiving haemodialysis is acceptable for both patients and healthcare professionals, and a definitive trial is feasible. The intervention may help improve mental-wellbeing in patients receiving haemodialysis, but this requires further investigation in a definitive trial.
trial registrationThe trial was prospectively registered on clinicaltrials.gov on 14/8/2018, registration number NCT03629496 .
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