Aim of the study
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.
Study type
A Descriptive Qualitive Study involving interviews and focus groups
Who is able to participate?
Individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stages 3-5, over 18 years old, living in the UK, and who speak English. In addition, to partners of these individuals.
Where is the study happening?
Belfast, Northern Ireland (interviews and focus groups can be carried out via Teams for those with logistic issues with regard to location).
Open and close dates of recruitment
23 October 2023 until 23 October 2024
How do I get involved
Email [email protected]
Summary
Kidney disease has been shown to cause sexual dysfunction in patients. Sexual health is not discussed by healthcare professionals and therefore, support for patients is less likely. This project aims to understand the experiences of people with kidney disease, and partners and how they believe that sexual healthcare can be implemented within renal healthcare to improve care in this area for patients with kidney disease.
Has this study received ethical approval? Please provide REC number.
MHLS Faculty Research Ethics Committee (MHLS Faculty REC) MHLS 23_92
Lead investigators
Dr Clare McKeaveney, Professor Helen Noble, and Megan Raynor
Who is funding the study?
DfE