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Feasibility of the Hemomindful Program: a mindfulness-based program performed during hemodialysis
Angélica Nickel Adamoli1,2, Bruno Nunes Razzera1, Raphaele Nonnenmacher Colferai3
1Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola de Ciências da Saúde e da Vida, Departamento de Psicologia Clínica, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Jornal Brasileiro De Nefrologia
|December 16, 2024
Summary
The Hemomindful Program, an intradialytic mindfulness-based program, demonstrated good feasibility and acceptability in patients with kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis. Participants reported satisfaction with perceived improvements in well-being and coping skills.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Psychology
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Background:
- Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) enhance well-being and coping for kidney failure patients.
- Intradialytic MBPs remain under-investigated despite potential benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the protocol for the Hemomindful Program.
- To assess the feasibility and perceived effects of the Hemomindful Program.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods randomized controlled trial involving 32 kidney failure patients.
- The Hemomindful Program comprised 8 weekly 1-hour sessions during hemodialysis.
- Feasibility assessed via retention, adherence, safety, and satisfaction; qualitative interviews explored perceived effects.
Main Results:
- High protocol adherence (84.38%) and completion rate (75%) for the Hemomindful Program.
- Participants rated the intervention's importance highly (8.58/10) and intended to continue mindfulness practices.
- Qualitative data revealed satisfaction with increased awareness, reduced reactivity, and pain management.
Conclusions:
- The Hemomindful Program exhibits positive feasibility indicators.
- Good retention, acceptability, and safety were observed.
- The program shows promise for improving well-being in hemodialysis patients.
