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ArticlePediatric transplantation2025

Perspectives on Conducting Behavioral Intervention With Adolescents Using a Virtual Platform-A Thematic Analysis From the Viewpoint of Study Coordinators.

Adamo Ghezzo, Giuseppe Pascale, Mary Amanda Dew, Janet E Rennick, Annette DeVito Dabbs, Vikas R Dharnidharka, Bärbel Knäuper, Gillian Mayersohn, Chia Wei Teoh, Véronique Phan and 3 more

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Article in Pediatric transplantation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Adamo GhezzoResearch Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0009-0005-1035-8190
Giuseppe PascaleResearch Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0009-0003-7906-4508
Mary Amanda DewDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4666-1870
Janet E RennickResearch Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-2566-1695
Annette DeVito DabbsDepartment of Acute & Tertiary Care, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3325-435X
Vikas R DharnidharkaDivision of Pediatric Nephrology, Hypertension & Apheresis, Washington University School of Medicine & St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8000-1385
Bärbel KnäuperDepartment of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-1271-8805
Gillian MayersohnDepartment of Psychology, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3770-5162
Chia Wei TeohDivision of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5994-0799
Véronique PhanDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, CHU Ste-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5391-1578
Tom Blydt-HansenDepartment of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-8864-0197
Jodi SmithDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0365-4267
Bethany J FosterResearch Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-2753-442X

Funding

TAKE-IT TOO: Teen Adherence in KidnEy transplant Improving Tracking To Optimize OutcomesR01DK110737 · NIDDK · MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CTR RES INST · PI DE VITO DABBS, ANNETTE J, FOSTER, BETHANY JOY · 2016 to 2020
$2.8M
NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK110737NIH HHS
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread adoption of virtual communication platforms. Virtual study visits were implemented in the pilot cluster randomized trial (CRT) stage of Teen Adherence in KidnEy transplant Improving Tracking To Optimize Outcomes (TAKE-IT TOO). The present study aimed to understand study coordinators' perspectives on conducting a behavioral intervention with adolescent kidney transplant recipients using virtual conferencing platforms.

methodsStudy coordinator participants (N = 6) completed questionnaires and participated in a semi-structured interview that probed comfort with digital technology, issues encountered, and overall perspectives on conducting virtual study visits. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to identify themes and subthemes.

resultsParticipants expressed confidence with technology and ability to handle the complexities of the virtual conferencing. Some expressed that virtual study visits led to a change in work habits and higher workload due to increased technology complexity. Qualitative analyses of participant interviews revealed four themes: adaptability, accessibility, logistics (including subthemes scheduling and fluidity), and communication (including subthemes clarity, engagement, and rapport). Convenience for coordinators and the perceived comfort for adolescents were noted advantages for virtual visits. Technical issues, periodic adolescent distractions, and challenges with instructional teaching through virtual conferencing were identified as potential limitations of virtual study visits.

conclusionsOverall, virtual study visits were appreciated and endorsed by study coordinators. Researchers should consider the feasibility of completing study-related tasks virtually, including accessibility of visual materials on all type of electronic devices, and ensure adequate training of study personnel when deciding to implement virtual platform in CRTs.

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COVID-19Kidney TransplantationRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAttitude of Health PersonnelBehavior TherapyFemaleHumansMalePatient CompliancePilot ProjectsQualitative ResearchSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesTelemedicineadolescentsbehavioral interventionvirtual conferencingvirtual visits

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PMCPMC11707643

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