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Conditions
Brief summary
This research aims to explore the relationships between mood, fatigue and physical activity through the use of a novel mobile application (ecological momentary assessment (mEMA)). mEMA is a survey method that allows data collection of participants’ behaviours, mood and perceptual experiences in real-time (momentary) and in real-life environments (ecological). Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis will be recruited from within the CNARTS catchment. This will be a intensive longitudinal observation design. Consenting participants will be met at home or during a routine clinical appointment to assist with download of the mobile app (free to participants) and instruction on correct use of this application. The application will prompt users to answer a set of pre-set questions relating to mood, fatigue at five times each day for seven days. Participants will also be asked to wear a accelerometer for the same seven day period. Accelerometers are highly valid and an objective measure of physical activity levels. The overarching research aims are to explore in real-time how fatigue levels fluctuate throughout the day, and to investigate the associations between mood and physical activity levels and fatigue in people with ESKD receiving peritoneal dialysis. The secondary aim is to explore the feasibility of using EMA in this population
Interventions
People receiving peritoneal dialysis will complete surveys asking about their fatigue and mood experienced at five separate time points per day for a seven-day period using ecological momentary assessment. The time points are; Wake up, bed time and, semi randomly between 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm and 4pm-7pm. Each survey session should take approximately 5mins to complete.
They will concurrently wear an accelerometer which will collect data relating to their physical activity levels for the same 7-day
People receiving peritoneal dialysis will complete surveys asking about their fatigue and mood experienced at five separate time points per day for a seven-day period using ecological momentary assessment. The time points are; Wake up, bed time and, semi randomly between 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm and 4pm-7pm. Each survey session should take approximately 5mins to complete. They will concurrently wear an accelerometer which will collect data relating to their physical activity levels for the same 7-day period.
Sponsors
University of South Australia
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Over 18 years of age 2. Receiving a form of peritoneal dialysis in South Australia 3. Independently ambulant (including use of aids such as walking stick, crutches, four-wheel walker etc.) 4. Active e-mail (or be willing to create one) 5. Able to use a mobile phone
Exclusion criteria
1. Unable to give written consent 2. Unable to understand English or have adequate translator services available.
Outcome results
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