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Title: A realist evaluation: Why, for whom, in what circumstances does CBT work for people with depressive symptoms receiving dialysis (Re: CBT Dialysis)

Background Information

Depression is very common among people receiving dialysis, but it is rarely treated. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one helpful treatment for depression. The goal of CBT is to improve coping skills and change negative thoughts.

What is this study about?

We want to address a major gap in mental healthcare in dialysis care. The study will help make CBT available in dialysis care. To do that, it’s important for us to first understand how patients’ quality of life and mental health change over time.

How can you help?

First, you will complete a one-time online survey (about 30–60 minutes). You will answer questions about your demographics, quality of life, mental health, and health care that you receive. You will be able to save your answers and come back to complete it later if you so choose. You will have up to 4 weeks to complete this long survey.

As soon as you complete this one-time survey, a research staff will contact you and provide you a $10 gift card!

Then, you will complete a short online survey (about 5–15 minutes) every other week for 6 months. That will allow us to learn how your quality of life and mental health change over time.

You will receive another $10 gift card once you complete all short surveys!

Your participation is voluntary! Thank you for your time!

If you have any questions, please email the study team: dialysis@ualberta.ca.

Please answer the below screening questions to see if you meet the criteria to take part in this study.

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