nderstanding how remote patient monitoring supports patients with end stage kidney disease uptake and sustainability of peritoneal dialysis.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: End stage kidney disease; Chronic kidney disease; Renal and Urogenital - Kidney disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001617358
• Lead Sponsor: Rachael Walker

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-12-11
• Study Completion: 2019-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 28 October 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

Qualitative interviews (Clinicians)

The study population will comprise purposively sampled clinicians who care for patients on or contemplating peritoneal dialysis.

Key Inclusion Criteria:
1). Nephrologists or PD Nurses who regularly care for patients on PD
2). Pre-dialysis Nurses or Nephrologists who provide education regarding PD treatment
3). Have provided informed consent

Qualitative interviews (Patients)

The study population will comprise purposively sampled ESKD patients from at least 3 NZ renal units.

Key Inclusion Criteria:
1) Patients and caregivers over the age of 18 years
2) Patients who are currently or have been treated with peritoneal dialysis
3) Caregivers who are or have performed or assisted in peritoneal dialysis
4) Pre-dialysis patients who are considering peritoneal dialysis
5) Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Clinicians who do not regularly care or provide education for patients on or contemplating PD
- Patients or caregivers unable to provide informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified