Can a booklet help kidney patients stick to their meds?
NCT ID NCT07430449
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a training booklet based on Roy's Adaptation Model could help kidney patients who are starting immunosuppressive therapy. The booklet covers topics like what the drugs do, side effects, and how to adapt to the disease. Researchers measured patients' medication adherence, disease coping, and self-efficacy before and after the education. The goal is to see if this simple educational tool can improve patients' ability to manage their treatment and daily life.
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Active substance
training booklet
What this could lead to
If successful, this educational approach could help kidney patients better manage their medication and adapt to their disease, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 78 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The intervention is educational, not a drug, so it cannot directly treat the disease.
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Locations
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Trakya University Hospital
Edirne, Edirne, 22100, Turkey (Türkiye)