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

May 1, 2023 updated by: Ya-Chu Hsiao, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Study of Spiritual Well-being, Self-compassion, Physical Symptoms Distress and Demoralization Among Hemodialysis Patients

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

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

156

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
    • N/A = Not Applicable
      • Taoyuan City, N/A = Not Applicable, Taiwan, 333 03
        • Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

hemodialysis patients

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
demoralization
Time Frame: during the procedure
The demoralization scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' status of demoralization
during the procedure

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
spiritual well-being
Time Frame: during the procedure
The spiritual well-being scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' spirituality
during the procedure
self compassion
Time Frame: during the procedure
The self-compassion scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of self-compassion
during the procedure
physical symptom distress
Time Frame: during the procedure
The physical symptom distress scale is a validated multidimensional measure that assesses patients' level of physical symptom distress
during the procedure

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Investigators

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

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 31, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

March 31, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 19, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

May 3, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 3, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2023

Last Verified

May 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 202212044RIND

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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