ESRD
Conditions
Keywords
Dialysis, mHealth
Brief summary
This is a survey of dialysis patients and staff to determine both the readiness of ESRD patients to use mHealth as well as the Readiness of the dialysis center staff (healthcare technicians, nurses and administrative staff) to utilize mHealth in order to assist patients who may have barriers to do so for themselves.
Detailed description
This is a cross-sectional observational study. Approximately 700 ESRD patients currently on dialysis will be recruited from Satellite In-Center (Hemodialysis) and WellBound (Home Dialysis) Centers in the US. These will include centers in Texas, Tennessee, and California. In addition, about 100 dialysis staff will be recruited to complete a staff mHealth Questionnaire. Patients and staff will be asked questions that conform to Khatun's conceptual model. * Technological readiness: * Availability of the devices and internet * Ability to use the devices * Human resource readiness: * Socio-demographics * Awareness of mHealth services * Motivational readiness * Concerns (cost/privacy/ other) * Attitudes/intentions: Current use or potential for use.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Satellite Healthcare
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* • On dialysis (either in-center or home) at a participating Satellite Healthcare center within the recruitment period * Any Satellite Dialysis staff member with patient interaction.
Exclusion criteria
* Age \< 18 years * Inability to participate because of cognitive impairment or active psychological condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship of Employment to mHealth usage | one day | statistical analysis |
| Relationship of Age to mHealth usage | One day | statistical analysis |
| Relationship of Gender to mHealth usage | One day | statistical analysis |
| Relationship of Ethnicity to mHealth usage | one day | statistical analysis |
| Relationship of Insurance Coverage to mHealth usage | one day | statistical analysis |
| Percentage of patients who have access to and ability to use smart devices and the internet | One day | Number of Patients who have access compared to all patients surveyed |
| Percentage of patients aware of mHealth Services | One day | Number of patients who have awareness of websites, apps or other sites used for self mobile health compared to al patients surveyed |
| Common Concerns of patients regarding mHealth | One day | Survey question regarding potential concerns in usage of self mobile health resources |
| Percentage of patients who currently use or would use mHealth services | One day | Number of patients who use MHealth compared to all patients surveyed |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of staff who would be comfortable assisting patients to utilize mHealth Services | One day | Number of staff comfortable compared to all staff surveyed |
| Relationship of Staff age to smart device use and willingness to assist | One day | Analysis |
| Relationship of Staff position to smart device use and willingness to assist | One day | Analysis |
| Percentage of staff who have access and ability to use smart devices and the internet | One day | Number of staff who have access compared to all patients surveyed |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed