The effect of peer support group on the care burden and unmet needs

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Kidney failure and hemodialysis.; Chronic kidney disease, stage 5; N18.5

• Registration Number: IRCT20220724055540N1
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

The criteria for entering the research of caregivers: 1- Willingness to participate in the study and informed consent 2- Being the main caregiver of the patient 3- History of at least 6 months of regular dialysis of the patient 4- Reading and writing literacy 5- Absence of speech and hearing problems 6- Ability to make phone calls 7- Absence of mental problems Specific knowledge 8- Not being a part of the health team 9- Lack of support from the support group Peer entry criteria: 1- Acceptable and acceptable among other group members 2- Having interest and motivation to play a role 3- Ability to speak and conduct meetings with eloquent expression 4- Being a volunteer to teach others 5- Not having a history of mental and cognitive disorders 6- Having higher health literacy 7- More compatibility with care problems 8- Having proper communication skills

Exclusion Criteria

Having a history of mental and cognitive disorders
Support by another support group
Being part of the health team
Having speech and hearing problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Care burden. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Zarit Care Burden Questionnaire.;Unmet needs. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire of support care needs of caregivers (SCNS-P&C45).