The Effect of Self-Efficacy Promoting Program Using Computer Game on Proteinuria in Thai Children With Nephrotic Syndrome

July 24, 2024 updated by: Suwimon Rojnawee, PhD, RN, Chulalongkorn University

Nephrotic syndrome is a medical condition where the kidneys release substantial amounts of protein into the urine, resulting in various issues such as tissue swelling and an increased susceptibility to infections. Emphasizing the importance of adequate nutrition and symptom monitoring is crucial in managing urine protein levels and mitigating associated complications.

The purpose of this study was to boost self-efficacy through a computer game-based program, aiding pediatric patients with Nephrotic syndrome in the adoption of healthy eating habits and efficient management of urine protein levels.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study was Quasi-experimental Research. Two group pre-test post-test with repeated measures design. Forty school-age children diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome were randomly allocated into two groups, with the participants distributed between an experimental group and a control group, each comprising 20 individuals. The experimental group underwent a program that aimed to enhance self-efficacy through computer games for a duration of 5 weeks, whereas the control group received regular nursing care. Information was gathered through personal record forms, urine protein assessments with test strips, dietary behavior surveys for school-age children with nephrotic symptoms, and self-efficacy surveys related to dietary behavior within the same group. The data underwent analysis using repeated measures analysis of variance. Statistical significance was defined as p < .05.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • Thailand
    • Bangkok
      • Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand, 10330
        • Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University

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

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmation of nephrotic syndrome diagnosis by a physician and continuous hospital treatment for a minimum of 3 months.
  • Presence of proteinuria levels at 1+ or higher during morning awakening or a urine protein quantity exceeding 30 mg/dL within the past 6 months (verified through medical records).
  • Proficient communication skills in the Thai language.
  • Ownership of a telephone or device suitable for gaming and internet connectivity.
  • Willingness and cooperation from both the family and the child to actively participate in the research.
  • Discontinuation of steroid medication by school-age patients.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • involve symptoms indicative of a critical condition, such as entering a crisis or severe complications like heart failure or pleural effusion.
  • school-age patients whose treatment plan has been modified by a physician, including the use of injectable medication instead of oral drugs or those receiving treatment in an inpatient setting.

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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Self-efficacy promoting program
The self-efficacy promotion program, inspired by Bandura's principles (1997, 2001) and employing computer games, extends across 5 weeks with 30-minute sessions conducted 10 minutes.The program involved activities such as motivation, modeling, and enactive mastery experiences. Weekly sessions covered collaborative planning, video demonstrations, interactive gaming, and follow-up calls to ensure active participation and address concerns related to physiological and affective states.
Behavioral: Self-efficacy promoting program using computer game
The self-efficacy promotion program, inspired by Bandura's principles (1997, 2001) and employing computer games, extends across 5 weeks with 30-minute sessions conducted 10 minutes. Activities include: 1) Enactive Mastery Experiences 2) Modeling 3) Verbal Persuasion 4) Physiological and Affective States Assessment
Experimental: Standard nursing care
The control group received standard nursing care, which included providing dietary recommendations for pediatric patients. The recommended daily intake consisted of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of the child's weight, low-sodium foods, and low-fat options. This personalized guidance was communicated through informational brochures.
Behavioral: Standard nursing care
The control group received standard nursing care, which included providing dietary recommendations for pediatric patients. The recommended daily intake consisted of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of the child's weight, low-sodium foods, and low-fat options. This personalized guidance was communicated through informational brochures.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Protein levels in the urine
Time Frame: Change from Baseline Protein levels in the urine at 5 weeks, followed by three days of consecutive follow-up calls
Urine dipstick test assessments with COMBI-SCREEN® GP test strips
Change from Baseline Protein levels in the urine at 5 weeks, followed by three days of consecutive follow-up calls

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Chulalongkorn University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Suwimon Rojnawee, Ph.D., Chulalongkorn University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

July 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 24, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

July 29, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 29, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2024

Last Verified

July 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0814/65

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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