Improving self‐management behaviour through a digital lifestyle intervention: An internal pilot study

摘要: Background Self‐management is a key component of successful chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. Here, we present the findings from the internal pilot of a multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) aimed to test the effect of a digital self‐management programme (‘My Kidneys & Me’ (MK&M)). Methods Participants (aged ≥18 years and CKD stages 3‐4) were recruited from hospital kidney services across England. Study processes were completed virtually. Participants were randomised 2:1 to either intervention (MK&M) or control group. The first 60 participants recruited were included in a 10‐week internal pilot which assessed study feasibility and acceptability against pre‐specified progression criteria: 1) eligibility and recruitment, acceptability of 2) randomisation and 3) outcomes, 4) MK&M activation, and 5) retention and attrition rates. Semi‐structured interviews further explored views on trial …