The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Treatment Adherence and Self-Efficacy Among Omani Adults With Beta-Thalassemia Major
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 45
- 主要终点
- Treatment Adherence
研究概览
简要总结
Beta-thalassemia major is a chronic hereditary blood disorder that requires lifelong treatment, including regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy. Poor adherence to treatment remains a significant challenge and may lead to iron overload and related complications. Self-efficacy is an important factor influencing patients' ability to adhere to treatment recommendations.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of nurse-delivered Motivational Interviewing (MI) on treatment adherence and self-efficacy among Omani adults with beta-thalassemia major. A pre-experimental one-group repeated-measures design will be used. Approximately 45 participants will be recruited from the Oman National Center for Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation and Royal Hospital in Muscat, Oman.
Participants will receive three individualized MI sessions over a period of six to eight weeks. Treatment adherence and self-efficacy will be assessed at baseline, immediately after completion of the intervention, and at three-month follow-up. Secondary outcomes include serum ferritin level and frequency of thalassemia-related hospital admissions. The findings will provide evidence regarding the usefulness of motivational interviewing in improving adherence-related outcomes among adults with beta-thalassemia major.
详细描述
Beta-thalassemia major is a lifelong transfusion-dependent condition that requires continuous adherence to iron chelation therapy to prevent iron overload and its associated complications. Despite advances in treatment, suboptimal adherence remains common among adults with beta-thalassemia major and contributes to increased morbidity and healthcare utilization. Self-efficacy has been identified as a key determinant of adherence behavior and may be enhanced through behavioral interventions.
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-delivered Motivational Interviewing (MI) intervention on treatment adherence and self-efficacy among Omani adults with beta-thalassemia major. The study is guided by Social Cognitive Theory and uses a quantitative pre-experimental one-group repeated-measures design.
Eligible participants will be adults aged 18 years and older with beta-thalassemia major who are receiving regular follow-up and iron chelation therapy. Participants will be recruited from the Oman National Center for Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, University Medical City, and Royal Hospital in Muscat, Oman.
The intervention consists of three individual motivational interviewing sessions delivered by a trained nurse over six to eight weeks. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes and will focus on exploring treatment-related challenges, enhancing motivation, strengthening self-efficacy, and supporting adherence to iron chelation therapy.
Primary outcomes include treatment adherence measured using the Arabic version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) and self-efficacy measured using the Arabic version of the Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use Scale (SEAMS). Assessments will be conducted at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and three months after completion of the intervention.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adults aged 18 years and older.
- •Diagnosed with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia major.
- •Receiving iron chelation therapy for at least 6 months.
- •Receiving regular follow-up at the participating study sites.
- •Able to communicate in Arabic or English.
- •Willing and able to provide informed consent.
- •Able to attend the motivational interviewing sessions and complete study questionnaires.
排除标准
- •Current hospitalization for an acute medical condition at the time of recruitment.
- •Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness that may affect participation.
- •Participation in another structured psychosocial or behavioral intervention program.
- •Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
研究组 & 干预措施
Motivational Interviewing Intervention
Participants will receive three individual motivational interviewing sessions delivered by a trained nurse over six to eight weeks. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes and will focus on enhancing treatment adherence, addressing barriers to iron chelation therapy, strengthening self-efficacy, and supporting self-management behaviors.
干预措施: Motivational Interviewing (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Treatment Adherence
时间窗: Baseline, post-intervention (after completion of the third motivational interviewing session), and 3-month follow-up
Treatment adherence measured using the Arabic version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS).
Self-Efficacy
时间窗: Baseline, post-intervention (after completion of the third motivational interviewing session), and 3-month follow-up
Self-efficacy measured using the Arabic version of the Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use Scale (SEAMS).
次要结局
- Serum Ferritin Level(Baseline and 3-month follow-up)
- Hospital Admission Frequency(Three months before intervention compared with three months after intervention)
研究者
Mizna Said Al-Sinani
Master of Science in Nursing Student
Sultan Qaboos University