Implementation of the ASCENT Trial to Improve Transplant Waitlisting Access.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Allocation System for changes in Equity in Kidney Transplantation (ASCENT) study was a hybrid type 1 trial of a multicomponent intervention among 655 US dialysis facilities with low kidney transplant waitlisting to educate staff and patients about kidney allocation system (KAS) changes and increase access to and reduce racial disparities in waitlisting. Intervention components included a staff webinar, patient and staff educational videos, and facility-specific feedback reports.

Methods

Implementation outcomes were assessed using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance Framework. Postimplementation surveys were administered among intervention group facilities (n = 334); interviews were conducted with facility staff (n

SUBMITTER: Urbanski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851002 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature