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Digital Dyadic Empowerment Program (DDEP) on Lifestyle Modification for Chronic Kidney Disease Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Digital Dyadic Empowerment and Usual Care for Chronic Kidney Diseases. Completed, enrolled 208 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if the Digital Dyadic Empowerment Program (DDEP) can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their care partners make healthy lifestyle changes. The main questions this study will answer are: * Does DDEP help protect kidney function? * Does DDEP support healthier daily habits? Researchers will compare two groups: * One group will receive the DDEP and get usual medical care. * The other group will get usual medical care only. Participants will: * Receive usual care with or without DDEP for six months. * Visit the clinic at the start and end of the study for health checks and tests. * Practice healthy habits at home with or without help from DDEP. This study aims to show if adding DDEP to regular care can make it easier for people with CKD and their care partners to live healthier lives.
Study Details
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Interventions
The Digital Dyadic Empowerment Intervention utilizes LINE, a prominent instant messaging App in Taiwan, integrated with an extended application to deliver comprehensive lifestyle modification support to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) dyads. Key features of this intervention include: 1. Access to CKD Health Education Information; 2. Supportive Information for Significant Others; 3. Physiological Values Logging for Self-Monitoring; 4. Reminders for Clinical Appointments and Daily Self-Management Tasks; 5. Kidney Health Diary for Lifestyle Modification Progress Tracking; 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Consultation with Healthcare Providers. This intervention aims to enhance the overall well-being of CKD dyads by promoting education, self-monitoring, adherence to appointments, and efficient communication with healthcare providers.
All patients in this study received regular nephrology care at National Cheng Kung University Hospital. Nephrologists conducted routine examinations and provided diagnoses based on test results. The patient's condition (e.g., changes in kidney function), treatment plan, prognosis, and risks were explained to both the patient and family members. The treatment plan included medication, monitoring blood pressure, dietary and exercise at home, and consultations with the Health Education Center for kidney care or nutrition advice.