Process evaluation of the RaDIANT community study: a dialysis facility-level intervention to increase referral for kidney transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Reducing Disparities in Access to kidNey Transplantation Community Study (RaDIANT) was an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 6-developed, dialysis facility-level randomized trial testing the effectiveness of a 1-year multicomponent education and quality improvement intervention in increasing referral for kidney transplant evaluation among selected Georgia dialysis facilities.

Methods

To assess implementation of the RaDIANT intervention, we conducted a process evaluation at the conclusion of the intervention period (January-December 2014). We administered a 20-item survey to the staff involved with transplant education in 67 dialysis facilities randomized to participate in intervention activities. Survey items assessed facility participation in the interven

SUBMITTER: Hamoda RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5769303 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature