Transitioning onto dialysis after kidney transplant failure(s). V1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A study exploring the experiences of patients transitioning onto haemodialysis following kidney transplantation failure(s).
IRAS ID
347041
Contact name
Delilah Goodliffe
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Essex
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N/A
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 0 days
Research summary
The study aims to explore the experiences of people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) who have experienced kidney transplantation failure(s) and who have transitioned to undergo regular in-centre haemodialysis as a form of renal replacement therapy (RRT). Furthermore, to explore the process of psychological coping experiences, identifying a theoretical model of adjustment and coping. Despite ESRD requiring taxing and time consuming therapies for survival which requires significant personal adjustment, qualitative research into the experience of dialysis is limited and is yet to explore the impact of reinitiating dialysis after a failed graft. Research into exploring experiences of these issues hopes to understand psychological adjustment and coping experiences which could support clinical interventions and support plans.
20-30 participants will be recruited from renal dialysis centres within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust using purposive sampling initially; potential participants will be identified during routine consultations/dialysis sessions by the clinical team. Theoretical sampling (following Grounded Theory guidelines) will be used after initial data collection and analysis.
Adults receiving care within the Trust must be over the age of 18 years old who have a diagnosis of ESRD and a history of one or more failed kidney transplants and had dialysis prior to the kidney transplant are eligible. Potential participants must be receiving current regular in-centre (unit) maintenance haemodialysis for 6 months or more.
Participants who provided informed consent to take part will be asked to complete a demographic form and participate in an interview discussion regarding their adjustment and coping experiences (lasting around 1 hour and conducted by the Chief Investigator). Interviews will be conducted in-person at the dialysis centres, or online via Microsoft Teams. Constructivist Grounded Theory framework will inform the study methodology and data analysis.
The research is being undertaken as part of a professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
24/NS/0132
Date of REC Opinion
19 Dec 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion