Occupational performance improved by an energy conservation education program: findings from a cluster randomised control trial
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Sharma, Sita, Bonner, Ann, Wu, Min-Lin (Winnie), Alexander, Kimberly E and Green, Theresa. 2022. "Occupational performance improved by an energy conservation education program: findings from a cluster randomised control trial." 2022 Renal Society of Australasia (RSA) Annual Conference . Darwin, Australia 16 - 18 Jun 2022 Australia.
| Paper/Presentation Title | Occupational performance improved by an energy conservation education program: findings from a cluster randomised control trial |
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| Presentation Type | Paper |
| Authors | Sharma, Sita, Bonner, Ann, Wu, Min-Lin (Winnie), Alexander, Kimberly E and Green, Theresa |
| Journal or Proceedings Title | Renal Society of Australasia Journal |
| Journal Citation | 18 (Supplement - June), pp. 12-13 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| ISSN | 1832-3804 |
| Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://www.renalsociety.org/journal/previous-issues/ |
| Web Address (URL) of Conference Proceedings | https://www.renalsociety.org/education/2022-conference/ |
| Conference/Event | 2022 Renal Society of Australasia (RSA) Annual Conference |
| Event Details | 2022 Renal Society of Australasia (RSA) Annual Conference Delivery In person Event Date 16 to end of 18 Jun 2022 Event Location Darwin, Australia Event Venue Darwin Convention Centre |
| Abstract | Background: Occupational performance is the ability to carry out self-care, work, and leisure tasks. Current evidence demonstrates that a high level of fatigue is associated with the poor occupational performance although this association has not yet been studied in people receiving haemodialysis (HD). Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of the energy conservation education (ECE) program to improve occupational performance. Methods: A single-blinded, cluster randomised, trial with a usual care control group was used. Adults receiving HD were recruited (N=126). The intervention group received a 12-week structured educational program (4 sessions supplemented by an educational booklet) plus usual care. Occupational performance was measured at baseline and week-12 using the Canadian occupational performance measure (COPM). The COPM identifies the importance of occupational performance in self-care, work and leisure, occupational problems, and total COPM performance and COPM satisfaction. Results: At baseline, there were no significant differences found between groups on sociodemographic, clinical characteristics and COPM scores. Personal care was rated as the most important occupational performance with a median of 10 (IQR 8 - 10). The top five occupational problems identified were related to cleaning (77.77%), cooking (71.42%), walking (70.63%), visiting family and friends (58.73%), and paid employment (53.96%). The intervention group showed significant improvements in both total COPM performance, and COPM satisfaction than the control group (p<.001). Conclusion: Energy conservation is a simple strategy enabling individuals to make slight adjustments to daily activities. This strategy, provided by nurses during HD sessions, shows promise in improving everyday activities for those receiving HD. |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified |
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| Byline Affiliations | Griffith University |
| Queensland University of Technology | |
| University of Queensland |
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