The aim of our study will be to evaluate patients* perspective on sexual and fertility healthcare currently provided by renal care providers. Furthermore we will identify patients* wishes and views upon this important part of renal healthcare and…
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Brief title
Condition
- Nephropathies
- Sexual function and fertility disorders
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Research involving
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
To obtain an insight in CKD patients* need and perspective on sexual and
fertility care provided by renal care providers before and after kidney
transplantation.
To obtain an insight in CKD patients* need and perspective on sexual and
intimacy care provided by renal care providers during dialysis
Secondary outcome
- To determine which renal care provider should be accountable for providing
sexual and fertility healthcare according to patients* point of view.
- To collect information on partner* perspective and opinions on sexual and
fertility healthcare provided by renal care providers .
- To collect information on the influence of sexual dysfunction and fertility
disorders on relationship quality.
Background summary
Sexual dysfunction (SD) and fertility disorders (FD) are common and
underestimated problems in both men and women with Chronic Kidney Disease
(CKD).
Kidney transplantation prolongs the life of CKD patients and will improve in
sexual health, fertility, and energy. However, after transplantation the
prevalence of SD still remains 46% and female transplant recipients experience
higher incidence of complications during their pregnancy. Unfortunately, sexual
health and fertility remain difficult subjects to discuss and are often ignored
by renal healthcare professionals.
Study objective
The aim of our study will be to evaluate patients* perspective on sexual and
fertility healthcare currently provided by renal care providers. Furthermore we
will identify patients* wishes and views upon this important part of renal
healthcare and the impact of SD and FD on relationship quality. Partners will
be included as they suffer from the effects of CKD on patients* sexuality and
fertility as well.
Study design
Data for this cross-sectional studie will be collected with the use of
questionnaires. Two different questionnaires will be used; one evaluating the
patients and one evaluating the partner. Structure and design of these
questionnaires were derived from questionnaires used in previous studies
performed by our research institute. These questionnaires were designed to
evaluate sexual function, fertility and impact of both items on relationship
quality and quality of life in patients. Data will be processed an analysed
anonymously.
Study burden and risks
Patients will receive an information letter by mail, explaining the objectives
of the study. An informed consent form will be added with this letter.
Participation can be considerate at home, without any haste. If consent is
provided, a questionnaire will be send to the respondents.
It concerns a patient (and partner) survey with sensitive questions. Due to the
fact the surveys consist of multiple questions (77 items for patients and 51
items for partners) it will require time to fill in the questionnaire. The
questionnaires used in the second survey consist of 63 (patient) and 42
(partner) items.
Albinusdreef 2
Leiden 2300RC
NL
Albinusdreef 2
Leiden 2300RC
NL
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Inclusion criteria
- CKD patients who received a kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant in the last two years at the Leiden University Medical Centre
- Partners of CKD patients who received a kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant in the last two years at the Leiden University Medical Centre
CKD patients who receive hemodialysis at the Leiden University Medical Centre, the Haga Hospital or at the Haaglanden Medisch Centrum
- Partners of CKD patients who receive hemodialysis at the Leiden University Medical Centre, the Haga Hospital or at the Haaglanden Medisch Centrum
- CKD patients who receive peritoneal dialysis at home and are under control at the Leiden University Medical Centre, the Haga Hospital or at the Haaglanden Medisch Centrum
- Partners of CKD patients who receive peritoneal dialysis at home and are under control at the Leiden University Medical Centre, the Haga Hospital or at the Haaglanden Medisch Centrum;- Age older than 18 years
- Both patients and partners must consent in order to be included in the study
- Ability to understand a questionnaire in Dutch
Exclusion criteria
- Patients who are mentally incompetent to give informed consent
- Age under 18
- Patients who passed away
- Patients who moved abroad
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL57606.058.16 |