Here you will find details of studies you may be interested in taking part in.
The projects and study teams are independent of Kidney Care UK and it is best to contact the teams directly for more information about each study. All studies have received independent ethical approval.
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Study on female patients experiences of organ transplantation
This study aims to understand female transplant patients’ experiences and needs at different stages of the transplant process, and to identify where and how improvements can be made to address these.
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Contribution of Medicine Taking on Treatment Burden in CKD patients
This study aims to understand how managing multiple medications affects people with chronic kidney disease who don't need dialysis or a transplant. We're looking at how taking many medications can be a burden and if it makes people less likely to stick to their treatment. We also want to know how managing your condition impacts your overall wellbeing.
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Experience Based Co-design of Psychosis Centered Integrated Care Services for Ethnically Diverse People with Multimorbidity (Co-PICS)
The aim of this study is to improve the care of diverse people, living with psychosis and multiple long-term conditions by co-designing resources based on patient experiences.
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Service users' intention towards using mobile health app in hospitals
Mobile health apps are increasingly used for managing health and well-being, empowering patients for self-advocacy and facilitating recovery for some patients. The aim of this study is to explore factors influencing inpatients' use of mHealth apps in hospitals.
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Evaluating the acceptability of a kidney screener tool for determining health interventions in kidney disease
This study aims to find out what kidney patients think about a short checklist which could be used in consultations to help start discussions about diet and fluid intake.
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Understanding and reducing inequalities in kidney health care and outcomes in Scotland
A study organised by the University of Aberdeen is looking for people with kidney disease aged 18-65 years to take part in a study to help them understand why kidney care in Scotland is not the same for everyone, and how to make it fairer.
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Calciphylaxis: a qualitative study of patient experiences
This study aims to evaluate patient experiences of calciphylaxis diagnosis and treatment, learn from patients to improve the care, experience and well-being of people diagnosed with calciphylaxis and raise awareness of calciphylaxis to help achieve earlier diagnosis and improve patient outcomes.
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Sexual health assessment in kidney disease: an unmet need
The aim of this study is to understand the experiences of people with kidney disease, and partners, undergoing sexual health assessment and to determine how best to carry out sexual health assessment in clinical practice.