Dialysis mHealth Survey

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This is a survey of dialysis patients and staff to determine both the readiness of ESRD patients to use mHealth as well as the Readiness of the dialysis center staff (healthcare technicians, nurses and administrative staff) to utilize mHealth in order to assist patients who may have barriers to do so for themselves.

Detailed Description
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This is a cross-sectional observational study. Approximately 700 ESRD patients currently on dialysis will be recruited from Satellite In-Center (Hemodialysis) and WellBound (Home Dialysis) Centers in the US. These will include centers in Texas, Tennessee, and California. In addition, about 100 dialysis staff will be recruited to complete a staff mHealth Questionnaire. Patients and staff will be asked questions that conform to Khatun's conceptual model. Technological readiness: Availability of the devices and internet Ability to use the devices Human resource readiness: Socio-demographics Awareness of mHealth services Motivational readiness Concerns (cost/privacy/ other) Attitudes/intentions: Current use or potential for use.

Official Title
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Dialysis mHealth Survey (mHealth Access and Usage by Dialysis Patients and Staff)

Conditions
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ESRD

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: • On dialysis (either in-center or home) at a participating Satellite Healthcare center within the recruitment period Any Satellite Dialysis staff member with patient interaction. Exclusion Criteria: Age < 18 years Inability to participate because of cognitive impairment or active psychological condition

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percentage of patients who have access to and ability to use smart devices and the internet | Number of Patients who have access compared to all patients surveyed | One day | 
| Percentage of patients aware of mHealth Services | Number of patients who have awareness of websites, apps or other sites used for self mobile health compared to al patients surveyed | One day | 
| Common Concerns of patients regarding mHealth | Survey question regarding potential concerns in usage of self mobile health resources | One day | 
| Percentage of patients who currently use or would use mHealth services | Number of patients who use MHealth compared to all patients surveyed | One day | 
| Relationship of Age to mHealth usage | statistical analysis | One day | 
| Relationship of Gender to mHealth usage | statistical analysis | One day | 
| Relationship of Ethnicity to mHealth usage | statistical analysis | one day | 
| Relationship of Insurance Coverage to mHealth usage | statistical analysis | one day | 
| Relationship of Employment to mHealth usage | statistical analysis | one day | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percentage of staff who have access and ability to use smart devices and the internet | Number of staff who have access compared to all patients surveyed | One day | 
| Percentage of staff who would be comfortable assisting patients to utilize mHealth Services | Number of staff comfortable compared to all staff surveyed | One day | 
| Relationship of Staff age to smart device use and willingness to assist | Analysis | One day | 
| Relationship of Staff position to smart device use and willingness to assist | Analysis | One day | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Dialysis, mHealth