Tailored mHealth Coaching and Social Resource Support to Reduce Health Disparities in Kidney Transplantation
Tailored mHealth Coaching and Social Resource Support to Reduce Health Disparities in Kidney Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to learn if a mobile app, personalized coaching, and assistance from social workers can help improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients.
Participants in this study will be randomized to one of 3 groups: usual care, use of mHealth app, or use of mHealth plus a dedicated social worker. Participants assigned to use the mHealth app will be required to download the app to their phone. All participants will complete surveys about their experience and symptoms at study enrollment then at 3 months and 6 months after study enrollment. Some participants may also be asked to participate in a semi-structured interview after the 6-month visit.
Participants in this study will randomized to one of 3 groups: usual care, use of mHealth app with personalized coaching, or use of mHealth app with personalized coaching plus a dedicated social worker. Participants assigned to use the mHealth app will be required to download the app to their phone. All participants will complete surveys about their experience and symptoms at study enrollment then at 3 months and 6 months after study enrollment. Some participants may also be asked to participate in a semi-structured interview after the 6-month visit. Participants will be monitored to determine if the mHealth app will improve patient activation and kidney transplant outcomes.
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