A psychosocial intervention for individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease: A feasibility randomized controlled trial.

Zoe Marie Jenkins Eric Josiah TanEmmet O'FlahertySimon KnowlesDavid R ThompsonChantal F SkiSusan L RossellCarolee CocoFrancesco L IerinoHilton GockDavid J Castle

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2021)

The results support the feasibility of the Kidney Optimal Health Program intervention in recruitment, retention and programme acceptability with an improved screening protocol. Preliminary support is provided for improvement in depressive symptoms in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease. Further investigation through a fully powered randomized controlled trial is warranted.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
chronic kidney disease
study protocol
end stage renal disease
depressive symptoms
mental health
public health
healthcare
quality improvement
meta analyses
clinical trial
health information
physical activity
social media
health promotion