Improving education strategies for vascular access in kidney disease patients
A Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation Study of Education Strategies for Vascular Access Creation in Advanced Kidney Disease
This study is all about helping people with advanced kidney disease learn more about their options for getting the best access for hemodialysis, especially focusing on supporting patients from racial minority groups so they can make informed choices about their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11030306 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing patient education regarding vascular access options for those with advanced kidney disease. It aims to address the significant barriers that prevent timely creation of arteriovenous (AV) access, which is crucial for effective hemodialysis treatment. By providing tailored educational support, the study seeks to empower patients, particularly those from racial minority groups, to make informed decisions about their treatment options. The approach includes a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study to evaluate the impact of these educational strategies on patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with advanced kidney disease who are preparing to start hemodialysis and may benefit from enhanced education about vascular access options.
Not a fit: Patients who are not facing kidney disease or those who are already established on hemodialysis with existing vascular access may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rates of AV access creation, resulting in better health outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing hemodialysis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted educational interventions can effectively improve patient outcomes in similar healthcare settings, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flythe, Jennifer E — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Flythe, Jennifer E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.