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The effect of an educational intervention for renal recipients: a randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Urstad Kristin H.,
Øyen Ole,
Andersen Marit H.,
Moum Torbjørn,
Wahl Astrid K.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
clinical transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1399-0012
pISSN - 0902-0063
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2012.01666.x
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , quality of life (healthcare) , self efficacy , intervention (counseling) , physical therapy , intention to treat analysis , clinical endpoint , test (biology) , nursing , paleontology , biology , psychology , psychotherapist
Abstract Aim The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to test the efficacy of an educational intervention on renal recipient's knowledge, compliance, self‐efficacy, and quality of life. Methods In total, 159 renal recipients were randomized to the intervention (N = 77) or control group (N = 82). A total of 139 participants reached second measure point (7–8 wk post‐ T x), and 120 participants reached third measure point (six months post‐ T x). The intervention consisted of five tailored one‐to‐one sessions. Primary outcome was measured by a knowledge questionnaire. Secondary outcomes were measured by “The G eneral‐ S elf‐efficacy S cale,” S F‐12 and by number of patient observations ( C ompliance). Results Significantly higher levels of knowledge were found in the experimental group compared with the control group at both measure points (p = 0.002 and p = 0.004). Compliance was significantly higher in the experimental group at second measure point (p = 0.000). At third measure point, the experimental group reported significantly better scores on self‐efficacy (p = 0.036) and mental score of quality of life (p = 0.001). Conclusions This structured, tailored educational intervention, applied in a 7–8 wk post‐transplant period, increased renal recipients’ levels of knowledge on both short and long terms. Furthermore, the intervention was beneficial for patients’ compliance, self‐efficacy, and mental quality of life.