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Spiritual Well-being, Self-compassion, Physical Symptoms Distress and Demoralization Among HD Patients

Sponsor
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT05841459
Collaborator
(none)
156
Enrollment
1
Location
1.9
Actual Duration (Months)
81.9
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

To explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptoms distress and demoralization among hemodialysis patients

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase

    Detailed Description

    The aims of this study is to explore the associations between spiritual well-being, self-compassion, physical symptom distress and demoralization in hemodialysis patients.

    A cross-sectional correlation design will be used. We use convenient sample to recruit hemodialysis patients in a regional teaching hospital in the southern Taiwan. The research data is collected with a pact of self-administrated questionnaire including Chinese version of the Demoralization Scale , FACITsp-12 Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and Physical Symptom Distress Scale. SPSS statistical software will be used to data analysis. Analysis methods included descriptive and inferential statistics. Finally, multiple linear regression will be used to test the predictors of demoralization. The research results will offer health providers to identify symptoms related to demoralization earlier and provide appropriate care to patients to adapt the long treatment process and improve their quality of life

    Study Design

    Study Type:
    Observational
    Actual Enrollment :
    156 participants
    Observational Model:
    Other
    Time Perspective:
    Cross-Sectional
    Official Title:
    Study of Spiritual Well-being, Self-compassion, Physical Symptoms Distress and Demoralization Among Hemodialysis Patients
    Actual Study Start Date :
    Feb 1, 2023
    Actual Primary Completion Date :
    Mar 31, 2023
    Actual Study Completion Date :
    Mar 31, 2023

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. demoralization [during the procedure]

      The demoralization scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' status of demoralization

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. spiritual well-being [during the procedure]

      The spiritual well-being scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' spirituality

    2. self compassion [during the procedure]

      The self-compassion scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of self-compassion

    3. physical symptom distress [during the procedure]

      The physical symptom distress scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of physical symptom distress

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    20 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:

    • hemodialysis patient who agrees to join this study.

    • The participant is over 20 years old.

    • The participant has a clear consciousness and can communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to answer the questionnaire.

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • The hearing impaired cannot communicate.

    • Intensive care unit or inpatients.

    • Mental disorders or dementia such as depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety diagnosed by a physician.

    • Those who are seriously unwell or have unstable vital signs.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Chang Gung University of Science and Technology Taoyuan City N/A = Not Applicable Taiwan 333 03

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Ya-Chu Hsiao, EdD, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Ya-Chu Hsiao, professor, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT05841459
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 202212044RIND
    First Posted:
    May 3, 2023
    Last Update Posted:
    May 3, 2023
    Last Verified:
    May 1, 2023
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Keywords provided by Ya-Chu Hsiao, professor, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
    spirituality
    self-compassion
    demoralization

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of May 3, 2023