Effectiveness of a BCW theory-based exercise adherence intervention protocol in Chinese maintenance hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop and implement a theory-based exercise adherence intervention grounded in the behavior change wheel (BCW) framework, with the goal of improving exercise adherence among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients, enhancing clinical outcomes, and maximizing the benefits of physical activity.

Methods

This study included two phases. In Phase I (Development), we used the BCW framework to develop the intervention. This process involved semi-structured patient interviews and evidence synthesis, followed by refinement with an expert panel. In Phase II (Evaluation), we performed an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT). We randomly assigned 80 MHD patients (1:1) to either the intervention or control group. A computer-generated sequence determined alloca

SUBMITTER: Wei Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12741123 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature