Development of a complex arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease whilst receiving haemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with end-stage kidney disease who receive haemodialysis experience a protracted treatment regimen that can result in an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Arts-based interventions could address this unique issue; however, no arts-based interventions have been developed for delivery within a haemodialysis unit and evaluation within a randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Aim

To develop a complex arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease whilst receiving haemodialysis.

Methods

The development process utilised the Arts in Health framework (Fancourt, 2017). The framework was addressed through the establishment of an interdisciplinary advisory group, collaboration and consultation with stakeholders, a scoping and realist r

SUBMITTER: Carswell CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8207758 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature