A mixed-methods feasibility study of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Haemodialysis can negatively impact quality of life and mental health. Arts-based interventions used successfully in other settings to improve health and well-being, could help address the impact of haemodialysis. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving haemodialysis.

Methods

A parallel convergent mixed-methods design was used, including a pilot cluster RCT and qualitative process evaluation. Phase 1 evaluated recruitment and retention rates through a pilot cluster RCT at a single haemodialysis unit in Northern Ireland. Participants included patients who received haemodialysis for ESKD, were over the age of 18 and had the capacity to consen

SUBMITTER: Carswell C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7678271 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature