NCT06845605 Behind the Needle: Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on HD Needling
| NCT ID | NCT06845605 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust |
| Condition | Perspective of Healthcare Professionals Haemodialysis Needling |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 16 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-01-31 |
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 16 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-30 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-31.
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Brief Summary
Haemodialysis is essential for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), requiring consistent vascular access through arteriovenous fistulas or grafts. This involves frequent needling, a procedure that is painful and distressing for many patients, causing significant emotional and physical demands on healthcare professionals working in the dialysis units. In the UK, about 30,000 patients receive haemodialysis, involving over 300 needling procedures annually. Healthcare professionals (Registered nurses and healthcare assistants) play a crucial role, with their expertise directly affecting patient outcomes. However, 60% of HCPs (healthcare professionals) report high job-related stress, particularly due to needling demands. Effective needling requires not only technical proficiency but also managing patient pain and anxiety. Strong staff-patient relationships, characterized by empathy and understanding, can enhance the needling experience. Challenges for dialysis unit staff includes the technical difficulty of needling and the emotional burden of patient care. Studies highlight the need for better training and support systems to help them cope with these demands. Understanding healthcare professionals' perspectives can identify areas for improvement, inform training programs, and improve experiences in dialysis units. Research by Rahmah et al. (2018) and Duncanson (2023) emphasizes the importance of HCPs skills and the psychological toll on them, suggesting further exploration of this area is needed. The primary aim of this research is to examine HCPs perspectives on the needling experience in haemodialysis, aiming to identify improvement areas and inform targeted training programs to enhance patient experiences. The study will utilize a qualitative exploratory design with semi-structured interviews to gather in-depth insights from HCPs. Data will be collected from renal dialysis units at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, involving 12 to 16 registered nurses performing needling procedures. Thematic analysis will be used to analyse interview transcripts and identify key themes related to technical skills, communication barriers, and patient-related factors. The study will run for 10 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be registered nurses or Band 3 healthcare assistants who perform needling procedures in a haemodialysis unit. * Participants must be employed at the renal dialysis units of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (ENHT), including both the main unit and its satellite units. * Participants must be willing to participate in the study and share their experiences. * Participants must be able to speak English fluently to ensure they can communicate effectively, providing rich and comprehensive information. Exclusion Criteria: •Registered nurses or healthcare assistants who do not perform needling procedures in a haemodialysis unit will not be eligible to participate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06845605 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Perspective of Healthcare Professionals Haemodialysis Needling. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06845605 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06845605 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at eunice.doctolero@nhs.net for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06845605 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Stevenage, United Kingdom.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06845605 clinical trial?
NCT06845605 is sponsored by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The trial plans to enroll 16 participants.
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