Evaluating the feasibility of a nurse-led self-management support intervention for kidney transplant recipients: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To support effective self-management after kidney transplantation, a holistic nurse-led self-management support intervention was developed using the Intervention Mapping approach. The primary aim was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of the intervention for kidney transplant recipients and professionals. The secondary aim was to explore preliminary effects on outcomes.

Methods

A pilot study was conducted in 2015-2017 to evaluate the intervention. Nurse Practitioners (NP) guided recipients in assessing 14 life areas using the Self-Management Web. Participants were supported in developing self-regulation skills which can be applied to self-management of the illness. Strategies included goal setting, action planning, and promotion of motivation

SUBMITTER: Been-Dahmen JMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6486974 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature