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Trial reportBritish journal of health psychology2025

Why do most people on dialysis not accept psychological care to increase perceptions of control in life?

Alicia M de Vries, Adelita V Ranchor, Ralf Westerhuis, Annemieke Visser, Casper F M Franssen, Gerjan J Navis, Maya J Schroevers

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Trial report in British journal of health psychology, 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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7 authors.

Alicia M de VriesDepartment of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Adelita V RanchorDepartment of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Ralf WesterhuisDialysis Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Annemieke VisserDepartment of Applied Health Research, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Casper F M FranssenDepartment of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Gerjan J NavisDepartment of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Maya J SchroeversDepartment of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-8518-9153

Funding

Nierstichting SWO2013.03
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesPeople with chronic kidney failure (CKF) on dialysis who perceive little control in life are at risk for a reduced well-being. We developed and tested an intervention aiming to enhance their perceptions of control. To gain insight into patients' care needs and acceptance of the intervention, we examined the prevalence of patients perceiving low control, their characteristics, and their reasons for (not) accepting the intervention.

designWe consecutively screened 430 people on dialysis on perceived control, with those reporting low control offered to participate in the intervention study.

methodsWe used data of a Randomized Controlled Trial examining the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of the intervention. Perceived control was assessed with the Pearlin Mastery scale.

resultsAbout half (55%) of the sample perceived low control, particularly those with more comorbidities. Most persons eligible for receiving the intervention did not accept the intervention (89%), especially older persons. Main reasons were experiencing little burden of perceiving low control as well as no need for care to increase perceived control.

conclusionsA significant number of people on dialysis perceived low control in life, yet very few accepted an intervention for regaining a sense of control. In-depth qualitative research is needed for a more comprehensive understanding of the personal experience and perceived impact of low control on health and well-being, activities and relationships as well as people's reasons and needs for enhancing a sense of control and attitude towards psychological interventions aiming to enhance perceived control.

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Internal-External ControlKidney Failure, ChronicPatient Acceptance of Health CareRenal DialysisAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Agedcare needsdialysismasteryperceived controlrandomized controlled trial

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PMID39868588
PMCPMC11771624

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