NCT06524986

The Effect of Self-Efficacy Promoting Program Using Computer Game on Proteinuria in Thai Children With Nephrotic Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 12 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Nephrotic syndrome is a medical condition where the kidneys release substantial amounts of protein into the urine, resulting in various issues such as tissue swelling and an increased susceptibility to infections. Emphasizing the importance of adequate nutrition and symptom monitoring is crucial in managing urine protein levels and mitigating associated complications. The purpose of this study was to boost self-efficacy through a computer game-based program, aiding pediatric patients with Nephrotic syndrome in the adoption of healthy eating habits and efficient management of urine protein levels.

Detailed description

This study was Quasi-experimental Research. Two group pre-test post-test with repeated measures design. Forty school-age children diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome were randomly allocated into two groups, with the participants distributed between an experimental group and a control group, each comprising 20 individuals. The experimental group underwent a program that aimed to enhance self-efficacy through computer games for a duration of 5 weeks, whereas the control group received regular nursing care. Information was gathered through personal record forms, urine protein assessments with test strips, dietary behavior surveys for school-age children with nephrotic symptoms, and self-efficacy surveys related to dietary behavior within the same group. The data underwent analysis using repeated measures analysis of variance. Statistical significance was defined as p \< .05.

Conditions

• Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Self-efficacy promoting program using computer game	The self-efficacy promotion program, inspired by Bandura's principles (1997, 2001) and employing computer games, extends across 5 weeks with 30-minute sessions conducted 10 minutes. Activities include: 1) Enactive Mastery Experiences 2) Modeling 3) Verbal Persuasion 4) Physiological and Affective States Assessment
BEHAVIORAL	Standard nursing care	The control group received standard nursing care, which included providing dietary recommendations for pediatric patients. The recommended daily intake consisted of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of the child's weight, low-sodium foods, and low-fat options. This personalized guidance was communicated through informational brochures.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-03-01
• Primary completion: 2023-04-30
• Completion: 2023-07-30
• First posted: 2024-07-29
• Last updated: 2024-07-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Thailand