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A Delphi Survey for Key Stakeholders to Identify Priority Self-management Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease

Completed
Conditions
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Registration Number
NCT05991726
Lead Sponsor
University of Leicester
Brief Summary

The purpose of this Delphi study is to identify priority outcomes for self-management in earlier (non-dialysis) stages of CKD from the perspectives of different stakeholder groups in the UK. The findings of this study will be used to inform outcome measure selection for research and clinical evaluations of self-management resources and to support implementation, commissioning and uptake.

Detailed Description

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition affecting more than 1.8 million people in England

Effective self-management is important for people living with CKD like many Long-Term Conditions. Self-management in its broadest term can be summarised as individuals participating in the day-to-day management of their chronic condition

Theory- and evidence-based tools and resources for self-management education and support are required to encourage health-promoting behaviours. However, outcomes valued by key stakeholders are necessary to ensure robust evaluation in research settings and clinical practice

A Delphi study is carried out to generate consensus on outcomes that are valued by the stakeholder groups in this study. The Delphi study will undergo 3-4 survey rounds

Adult CKD patient participants living in the UK and their significant others were recruited via social media adverts shared by our research team and English kidney community organisations. Healthcare professionals, commissioners and policymakers (professional groups) based in the UK were recruited by direct email invitations to our extensive contacts in the field

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
140
Inclusion Criteria
  • People with diagnosis of CKD in the UK
  • Their close family and friend
  • Healthcare professionals who look after people with CKD in the UK
  • Anyone involved in designing, developing, managing and commissioning CKD healthcare services in the UK
  • Researchers related in a topic related to self-management or CKD
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any participant residing outside of the UK

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Consensus RankingBetween 3 to 6 month

Round 3- Participants are asked to rank each item and themes in order from high to low importance to identify the most valued outcomes

Open ended free text questionBetween 3 to 6 month

Round 1- Participants are asked to describe the 3 most important outcomes for self-management in people with non-dialysis CKD from their own perspective or opinion

Consensus RatingBetween 3 to 6 month

Round 2- Participants are asked to rate each item on a 9 point Likert-type scale, the lowest scoring items are removed (consensus is predefined as ≥ 70% on each item scoring on the critical importance scale that is a score of 7-9).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Leicester

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Leicester, United Kingdom

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