Kidney transplant patients, physicians of the Kidney Transplant Outpatient Department at MHH, and general practitioners involved in follow-up care of kidney transplant recipients
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Phase 1) In two focus groups, the experiences and needs regarding follow-up care after kidney transplantation are assessed from the perspective of a) kidney transplant patients and b) physici
Sponsors
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin und Palliativmedizin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Focus group with kidney transplant patients: Patients aged =18 years whose kidney transplantation took place at least 6 months prior to recruitment. Focus group with physicians: Physicians of the Kidney Transplant Outpatient Department at MHH aged =18 years. Online-survey of general practitioners: All general practitioners in Germany aged =18 years who provide care for at least one kidney transplant patient who received a kidney transplant at MHH.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for kidney transplant patients to participate in a focus group: 1) Patients on the waiting list for a kidney; 2) Patients without a general practitioner; 3) Insufficient cognitive and language skills.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome includes 1) a qualitative description of the experiences and needs regarding the follow-up care after kidney transplantation from the perspective of a) kidney transplant patients and 2) physicians of the Kidney Transplant Outpatient Department at MHH, and 2) a quantitative analysis of general practictioners' experiences, needs, and perceived uncertainties in follow-up care of kidney transplant patients. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome includes the conceptualisation of a strategic action plan to optimise follow-up care for kidney transplant patients at MHH. As a first concrete action, a digital interdisciplinary training module for general practitioners who provide follow-up care for kidney transplant patients will be developed and implemented. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKambiz Afshar, MME
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin und Palliativmedizin
Outcome results
None listed