This is a survey of dialysis patients and staff to determine both the readiness of ESRD patients to use mHealth as well as the Readiness of the dialysis center staff (healthcare technicians, nurses and administrative staff) to utilize mHealth in order to assist patients who may have barriers to do so for themselves.
This is a cross-sectional observational study. Approximately 700 ESRD patients currently on dialysis will be recruited from Satellite In-Center (Hemodialysis) and WellBound (Home Dialysis) Centers in the US. These will include centers in Texas, Tennessee, and California. In addition, about 100 dialysis staff will be recruited to complete a staff mHealth Questionnaire. Patients and staff will be asked questions that conform to Khatun's conceptual model. * Technological readiness: * Availability of the devices and internet * Ability to use the devices * Human resource readiness: * Socio-demographics * Awareness of mHealth services * Motivational readiness * Concerns (cost/privacy/ other) * Attitudes/intentions: Current use or potential for use.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
949
Satellite Healthcare, Inc.
San Jose, California, United States
Percentage of patients who have access to and ability to use smart devices and the internet
Number of Patients who have access compared to all patients surveyed
Time frame: One day
Percentage of patients aware of mHealth Services
Number of patients who have awareness of websites, apps or other sites used for self mobile health compared to al patients surveyed
Time frame: One day
Common Concerns of patients regarding mHealth
Survey question regarding potential concerns in usage of self mobile health resources
Time frame: One day
Percentage of patients who currently use or would use mHealth services
Number of patients who use MHealth compared to all patients surveyed
Time frame: One day
Relationship of Age to mHealth usage
statistical analysis
Time frame: One day
Relationship of Gender to mHealth usage
statistical analysis
Time frame: One day
Relationship of Ethnicity to mHealth usage
statistical analysis
Time frame: one day
Relationship of Insurance Coverage to mHealth usage
statistical analysis
Time frame: one day
Relationship of Employment to mHealth usage
statistical analysis
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Time frame: one day
Percentage of staff who have access and ability to use smart devices and the internet
Number of staff who have access compared to all patients surveyed
Time frame: One day
Percentage of staff who would be comfortable assisting patients to utilize mHealth Services
Number of staff comfortable compared to all staff surveyed
Time frame: One day
Relationship of Staff age to smart device use and willingness to assist
Analysis
Time frame: One day
Relationship of Staff position to smart device use and willingness to assist
Analysis
Time frame: One day