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NCT Number: NCT05841459

Spiritual Well-being, Self-compassion, Physical Symptoms Distress and Demoralization Among HD Patients

To explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptoms distress and demoralization among hemodialysis patients

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Key information

Conditions

Demoralization

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Taoyuan City, N/A = Not Applicable, 333 03, Taiwan

About this study

The aims of this study is to explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptom distress and demoralization in hemodialysis patients.

A cross-sectional correlation design will be used. We use convenient sample to recruit hemodialysis patients in a regional teaching hospital in the southern Taiwan. The research data is collected with a pact of self-administrated questionnaire including Chinese version of the Demoralization Scale , FACITsp-12 Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and Physical Symptom Distress Scale. SPSS statistical software will be used to data analysis. Analysis methods included descriptive and inferential statistics. Finally, multiple linear regression will be used to test the predictors of demoralization. The research results will offer health providers to identify symptoms related to demoralization earlier and provide appropriate care to patients to adapt the long treatment process and improve their quality of life

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • hemodialysis patient who agrees to join this study.
  • The participant is over 20 years old.
  • The participant has a clear consciousness and can communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to answer the questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

  • The hearing impaired cannot communicate.
  • Intensive care unit or inpatients.
  • Mental disorders or dementia such as depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety diagnosed by a physician.
  • Those who are seriously unwell or have unstable vital signs.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. demoralization

    Time frame: during the procedure

    The demoralization scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' status of demoralization

Secondary outcomes

  1. spiritual well-being

    Time frame: during the procedure

    The spiritual well-being scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' spirituality

  2. self compassion

    Time frame: during the procedure

    The self-compassion scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of self-compassion

  3. physical symptom distress

    Time frame: during the procedure

    The physical symptom distress scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of physical symptom distress

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Study of Spiritual Well-being, Self-compassion, Physical Symptoms Distress and Demoralization Among Hemodialysis Patients

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 3, 2023
Registry last updated
May 3, 2023

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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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