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The Comparison of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of education through social networks and pamphlets on the nutritional status in the elderly under hemodialysis.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Chronic kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Registration Number
IRCT20200219046551N1
Lead Sponsor
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

the elderly patient over 60 years of age undergoing hemodialysis.
The elderly tend to participate in research and collaboration.
A definitive diagnosis of the need for hemodialysis is recorded in the elderly medical record.
Elderly undergo hemodialysis three times a week.
The elderly do not have a definitive and treatable diagnosed cognitive impairment and depression.
The elderly get a higher or equal score of 6 out of 10 from the AMTS shorthand test
At least one month has elapsed since the first elderly hemodialysis began.
The elderly should be under the direct care of a family member or close relatives.
The elderly was being a member of the WhatsApp social network and is familiar with how to use it.
The elderly should be literate.

Exclusion Criteria

Any disorder in the mental state or consciousness of the elderly.
Lack of desire for the elderly or her caregiver to continue participating in research for any reason
Elderly getting out of hand for any reason (death, hospitalization and ...).
Lack of participation of the elderly or her caregiver more than once a week in training sessions

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
utritional behaviors of elderly under hemodialysis. Timepoint: before intervention and 4 weeks and 8 weeks after education program. Method of measurement: SDBHP (The Scale for Dietary Behaviors in Hemodialysis Patients).;Cost-effectiveness of education method. Timepoint: 8 weeks after education program. Method of measurement: Excel software and the average Average Cost Effectiveness Ratio (ACER ) formula.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
aboratory indicators include: urea, Creatinine, potassium, sodium, Calcium, Phosphorus. Timepoint: before intervention and 4 weeks and 8 weeks after education program. Method of measurement: Laboratory measurements.;Serum albumin. Timepoint: before intervention and 12 weeks after education program. Method of measurement: Laboratory measurements.;Weight. Timepoint: before intervention and 4 weeks and 8 weeks after education program. Method of measurement: weight scale.
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