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NCT Number: NCT04177277

Dialysis mHealth Survey

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.

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Key information

Conditions

ESRD Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Kidney Diseases Kidney Failure, Chronic Male Urogenital Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Renal Insufficiency Renal Insufficiency, Chronic Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Satellite Healthcare, Inc.

San Jose, California, 95128, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of patients who have access to and ability to use smart devices and the internet

    Time frame: One day

    Number of Patients who have access compared to all patients surveyed

  2. Percentage of patients aware of mHealth Services

    Time frame: One day

    Number of patients who have awareness of websites, apps or other sites used for self mobile health compared to al patients surveyed

  3. Common Concerns of patients regarding mHealth

    Time frame: One day

    Survey question regarding potential concerns in usage of self mobile health resources

  4. Percentage of patients who currently use or would use mHealth services

    Time frame: One day

    Number of patients who use MHealth compared to all patients surveyed

  5. Relationship of Age to mHealth usage

    Time frame: One day

    statistical analysis

  6. Relationship of Gender to mHealth usage

    Time frame: One day

    statistical analysis

  7. Relationship of Ethnicity to mHealth usage

    Time frame: one day

    statistical analysis

  8. Relationship of Insurance Coverage to mHealth usage

    Time frame: one day

    statistical analysis

  9. Relationship of Employment to mHealth usage

    Time frame: one day

    statistical analysis

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of staff who have access and ability to use smart devices and the internet

    Time frame: One day

    Number of staff who have access compared to all patients surveyed

  2. Percentage of staff who would be comfortable assisting patients to utilize mHealth Services

    Time frame: One day

    Number of staff comfortable compared to all staff surveyed

  3. Relationship of Staff age to smart device use and willingness to assist

    Time frame: One day

    Analysis

  4. Relationship of Staff position to smart device use and willingness to assist

    Time frame: One day

    Analysis

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Satellite Healthcare

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Dialysis mHealth Survey (mHealth Access and Usage by Dialysis Patients and Staff)

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Nov 26, 2019
Registry last updated
Oct 22, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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