Renal Rehabilitation Among Patients With Kidney Failure

This study is a cross-sectional design aimed at identifying the barriers to renal rehabilitation among patients diagnosed with kidney failure in governemtnal hospitals in Cairo.

The sample size for this study was determined using G*POWER statistical software (version 3.1.9.2; Franz Faul, Universitat Kiel, Germany) and was based on a previous study by (Bossola et al., 2014). which reported a prevalence of 38.1%. The required sample size calculated for this study is N=155, with calculations made using a significance level (α) of 0.05 and a statistical power of 80%. This sample size is deemed appropriate for achieving the study's objectives and ensuring statistically significant results.

155 patients suffering from kidney failure will participate in the study. They will be selected randomly from the different governmental hospitals centers in Cairo, Informed consent Freely and voluntarily consent to participate in this research study (Effect of pelvic floor down-training exercise on females with idiopathic overactive bladder) under the supervision and direction of the researcher/ Merna Mabrouk A thorough description of the study procedures has been explained to me, and I understand that I may withdraw my consent and discontinue participation in this study research at any time without prejudice to me.

Inclusion criteria

Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis of kidney failure,

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older
• Participants must be willing and able to provide written informed consent (Appendix I).
• Participants must be receiving treatment at one of the nephrology clinics in Cairo that are involved in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Severe Cognitive Impairment or Psychiatric Disorders

• Recent Participation in Similar Studies
• Acute Medical Condition
• Inability to Communicate
• Pregnancy
• Non-residency in Cairo
• Non-compliance with Treatment