Enhancing Quality of Life in African American Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
An Evidence-Based Intervention
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21834997 |
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| Authors | Katina Lang-Lindsey (Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University), Katina Lang‐Lindsey (0000-0003-1547-8587, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, corresponding author), Patrice Jenkins (Jackson State University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 184-198 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-17 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Work in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1937-190X • E-ISSN: 1937-1918 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19371918.2024.2321299 |
| PMID | 38390708 |
| OpenAlex | W4392123871 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of achronic kidney disease (CKD) peer coach’s educational intervention on the quality of life of African-American individuals with CKD. This study employed an experimental research design to assess a peer coaching educational intervention for African-American individuals with CKD. The theoretical underpinning was grounded in social learning theory, emphasizing observational learning, imitation, and modeling. 165 patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 81) or the control group (n = 84). Pre- and post-intervention analyses showed no significant differences in most health measures between the two groups. However, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvement in the energy/fatigue subscale, witha16-point difference supporting the intervention group (p = .003). Additionally, the intervention group showed increased scores in the pain subscale (p = .015), while the control group did not. The CKD educational intervention highlighted cultural considerations and provided cost-effective strategies for social workers. It emphasizes the importance of targeted educational interventions and calls for further research and interventions to address the comprehensive needs of CKD patients and improve their quality of life
Kidney disease · Observational study · Physical therapy · Psychological intervention · Clinical Psychology · Diabetes Management and Education · Dialysis and Renal Disease Management · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine
| Highly cited | No |
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