RecruitingACTRN12618000190202

Multidisciplinary assessment at dialysis entry (MADE) study

Multidisciplinary assessment at dialysis entry (MADE) study measuring quality of life, psychological, gastrointestinal, nutritional, frailty and health literacy measures in patients with end stage kidney disease commencing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Sponsor

Royal Adelaide Hospital

Enrollment

160 participants

Start Date

Dec 7, 2017

Study Type

Observational

Conditions

Peritoneal Dialysis Haemodialysis

Summary

The aim of the study is to better identify the care needs of individuals with end stage kidney disease commencing dialysis. Commencing dialysis impacts individuals beyond their physical health. Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire and undergo physical function tests over the first 6 months of their dialysis treatment. Quality of life, psychological and physical function, gastro-intestinal health, nutrition and health literacy will be measured. Results of this study will help inform the development of this standard protocol and allow for modifications to be developed to address the needs of patients.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria3

End Stage Kidney Disease
Commencing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Commencing in the Central Northern Area Renal and Transplant Service (CNARTS)

Exclusion Criteria3

Acute Kidney Disease only
Commencing dialysis in a rural clinic
Unable to understand English

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Interventions

Survey of participants at the commencement of dialysis with follow up surveys at 3 and 6 months. The survey includes a 159 item questionnaire and 2 physical function tests. The questionnaire is paper

Survey of participants at the commencement of dialysis with follow up surveys at 3 and 6 months. The survey includes a 159 item questionnaire and 2 physical function tests. The questionnaire is paper based, given to the participant by a researcher when they attend dialysis and collected the next dialysis treatment 2 days following. The participant completes it independently. The questionnaire combines 12 validated questionnaires. The two physical function tests are grip strength as measured by dynamometer and 3 metre up and go test. Each test takes 2 minutes to complete and is undertaken in the dialysis clinic prior to the patient attending dialysis. There is no intervention in this study.